Description

2,5-Dibromo-1,4-Benzenedimethanol is a halogenated aromatic diol derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine substituents and primary alcohol groups, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex organic frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal polymers, and specialty ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its bromine atoms for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dibromo-substituted aromatic core is required.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for producing high-performance polymers, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and engineering plastics with specific thermal and optical properties.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized to create chelating ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis due to its diol functionality.
• Flame Retardant Additive: Incorporated as a reactive intermediate in the synthesis of brominated flame retardants for polymers and textiles.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specialized dyes and organic pigments with enhanced lightfastness and color properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in epoxy resin systems and other thermosetting polymers to improve mechanical strength and chemical resistance.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis research in universities and corporate R&D laboratories exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromo-1,4-Benzenedimethanol
CAS No.	395059-21-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight	295.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Benzenedimethanol, 2,5-dibromo-; 2,5-Dibromobenzene-1,4-dimethanol; 2,5-Dibromo-1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 2,5-Dibromoterephthalyl Alcohol; p-Xylene-α,α'-diol, 2,5-dibromo-; Terephthalyl Alcohol, 2,5-dibromo-; 2,5-Dibromo-p-xylene-α,α'-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromo-1,4-Benzenedimethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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