Description

1,4-Bis(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Diiodobenzene is a highly functionalized halogenated aromatic compound, serving as a critical multi-functional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromomethyl and iodo substituents, provides versatile reactivity for cross-coupling reactions and polymer modifications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic cores for bioactivity or further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the halogenated benzene scaffold is integral to the molecule's mode of action.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating halogenated aromatic units in advanced electronic materials, contributing to charge transport and molecular alignment properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce reactive halogen sites into polymer backbones or cross-linkers, enabling the creation of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine and bromine atoms offer orthogonal reactivity, making it a valuable substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to construct complex biaryl systems.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the synthesis of novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts where the halogenated aromatic system is a core structural element.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Diiodobenzene
CAS No.	56403-29-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2I2
Molecular Weight	571.75 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,5-diiodobenzene; 2,5-Diiodo-1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,4-bis(bromomethyl)-2,5-diiodo-; p-Xylene, α,α'-dibromo-2,5-diiodo-; α,α'-Dibromo-2,5-diiodo-p-xylene; 2,5-Diiodo-α,α'-dibromo-p-xylene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Diiodobenzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be kept in the original outer packaging or a dark storage cabinet. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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