Description

2,5-Dibromo-3-Phenyl-1,4-Benzoquinone is a halogenated quinone derivative that serves as a versatile and potent chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its strong oxidizing properties and its role as a key building block for synthesizing more complex organic molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries who require high-purity, specialized intermediates for innovative synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated quinone scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive bromine groups.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-accepting materials in organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and photovoltaic cells.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer modifier to impart specific properties like thermal stability or redox activity to polymers.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and catalytic processes involving quinones.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized quinone-based dyes and pigments for high-performance applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromo-3-Phenyl-1,4-Benzoquinone
CAS No.	55815-34-4
Molecular Formula	C12H6Br2O2
Molecular Weight	341.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dibromo-3-phenyl-p-benzoquinone; 3-Phenyl-2,5-dibromo-1,4-benzoquinone; 1,4-Benzoquinone, 2,5-dibromo-3-phenyl-; 2,5-Dibromo-3-phenyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; 2,5-Dibromo-3-phenylquinone; DBPBQ
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromo-3-Phenyl-1,4-Benzoquinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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