Description

Benzene, 1,4-Bis(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Dimethoxy- is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity of its bromomethyl groups, which serve as excellent handles for further functionalization and cross-coupling reactions. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex aromatic or heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Polymer and Materials Chemistry: Building block for creating functional polymers, dendrimers, and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl and extended conjugated systems.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1,4-Bis(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Dimethoxy-
CAS No.	50874-27-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12Br2O2
Molecular Weight	324.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,5-dimethoxybenzene; 2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzene; 2,5-Dimethoxy-α,α'-dibromo-p-xylene; p-Xylene, α,α'-dibromo-2,5-dimethoxy-; DBDMB; 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,5-dimethoxy-benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzene, 1,4-Bis(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Dimethoxy- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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