Description

2-Bromo-N-(3,4-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Acetamide is a specialized brominated acetamide derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and custom synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and optimization of new pesticides and herbicides.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a versatile scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.
• Custom Synthesis: Employed in contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for bespoke chemical production.
• Chemical Biology: Useful as a probe or linker in biochemical research due to its reactive bromoacetamide group.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-N-(3,4-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Acetamide
CAS No.	349120-87-2
Molecular Formula	C10H12BrNO
Molecular Weight	242.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-N-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)acetamide; N-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-bromoacetamide; 2-Bromoacet-3',4'-xylidide; Acetamide, 2-bromo-N-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-; 349120-87-2; Bromoacet-3,4-xylidide; α-Bromo-3,4-dimethylacetanilide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-N-(3,4-Dimethyl-Phenyl)-Acetamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.