Description

Bromodimethylsulfonium Bromide is a versatile organosulfur reagent primarily used as a highly effective brominating and methylthiolating agent in organic synthesis. Its unique sulfonium salt structure provides a stable and reactive source of bromine and dimethyl sulfide equivalents, enabling critical transformations under mild conditions. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking efficient pathways for carbon-bromine bond formation and sulfur incorporation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the bromination of sensitive heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of herbicides and fungicides that require brominated aromatic or heteroaromatic cores.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or modifying agent in the development of novel polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Methodology Development: A valuable tool for chemists developing new bromination and methylthiolation protocols in academic and industrial R&D.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of specialty brominated compounds used as flavors, fragrances, and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromodimethylsulfonium Bromide
CAS No.	50450-21-0
Molecular Formula	C2H6Br2S
Molecular Weight	221.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylsulfonium Bromide Bromide; Bromo(dimethyl)sulfonium Bromide; (Bromomethyl)dimethylsulfonium Bromide; Dimethylsulfonium Dibromide; Bromodimethylsulfanium Bromide; DMSB; Brominating Agent DMSB
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bromodimethylsulfonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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