Description

2,3-Dimethylbromobenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for introducing the bromine functional group into complex molecular architectures, enabling precise chemical modifications. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to create active ingredients, ligands, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific bromo-aryl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dimethylbromobenzene structure imparts desired biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its aromatic and halogenated properties.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile building block for creating complex fragrance, dye, and specialty chemical compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dimethylbromobenzene
CAS No.	576-23-8
Molecular Formula	C8H9Br
Molecular Weight	185.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,3-dimethylbenzene; 2,3-Dimethylphenyl bromide; o-Xylyl bromide; 2,3-Dimethyl-1-bromobenzene; Bromo-2,3-dimethylbenzene; (2,3-Dimethylphenyl)bromide
EINECS	209-395-5

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dimethylbromobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and commercial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index	1.555 - 1.560
Density	1.35 - 1.40 g/cm³

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