Description

1-Bromo-3-Bromomethyl-5-Methyl-Benzene is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the presence of two distinct, reactive bromine substituents, enabling selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring substituted benzyl or aryl bromide motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromomethyl group facilitates further coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the creation of specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for catalytic systems.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce functionalized aryl groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Bromomethyl-5-Methyl-Benzene
CAS No.	51719-69-8
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2
Molecular Weight	263.96 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dibromotoluene; 3-Bromomethyl-5-bromotoluene; 1,3-Dibromo-5-methylbenzene; 3,5-Dibromo-1-methylbenzene; 5-Methyl-1,3-dibromobenzene; α,3-Dibromo-5-methyltoluene; Toluene, 3,5-dibromo-; (3,5-Dibromophenyl)methane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-Bromomethyl-5-Methyl-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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