Description

2,4-Dimethylbromobenzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the bromine substituent, which enables efficient cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a critical building block for active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules via Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the dimethylbromobenzene moiety contributes to the final product's biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and industrial catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers, where its aromatic structure and bromine functionality allow for precise molecular engineering.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals requiring specific brominated aromatic architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethylbromobenzene
CAS No.	583-70-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9Br
Molecular Weight	185.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,4-dimethylbenzene; 2,4-Dimethylphenyl bromide; 2,4-Xylyl bromide; Bromo-2,4-dimethylbenzene; (2,4-Dimethylphenyl)bromide; o-4-Dimethylbromobenzene; 2,4-DMB
EINECS	209-503-5

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethylbromobenzene is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.36 g/mL
Boiling Point	~215-220 °C

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