Description

3,5-Dibromobenzyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive brominated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce both a benzyl bromide and dibromoaryl functional group in a single molecule, facilitating efficient multi-step molecular construction. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex intermediates, active ingredients, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dibromobenzyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized phosphine ligands, N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors, and other organometallic catalysts.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dibromobenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	56908-88-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br3
Molecular Weight	328.83 g/mol
Synonyms	alpha,3,5-Tribromotoluene; (3,5-Dibromophenyl)methyl Bromide; 1-(Bromomethyl)-3,5-dibromobenzene; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-3,5-dibromo-; 3,5-Dibromo-α-bromotoluene; 3,5-Dibromobenzylbromide; NSC 169102
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dibromobenzyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

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 hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. 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)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	72 - 76 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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