Description

5-Bromo-1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its structure, featuring a bromine atom on a trimethylbenzene backbone, makes it a key building block for introducing specific functional groups and molecular complexity. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a brominated aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its structure can be leveraged for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex organic ligands used in transition metal catalysis and material science.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for novel organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoresponsive materials due to its aromatic and halogenated nature.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and colorants.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to form complex biaryl and other conjugated systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
CAS No.	5469-19-2
Molecular Formula	C9H11Br
Molecular Weight	199.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,4,5-trimethylbenzene; 2,4,5-Trimethylbromobenzene; 5-Bromopseudocumene; Pseudocumyl bromide; 2,4,5-Trimethylphenyl bromide; Bromomesitylene (isomer); NSC 404088
EINECS	226-782-7

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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