Description

2-Bromo-1,3-Diisopropylbenzene is a high-purity, halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the bromine substituent, which enables efficient cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring diisopropylbenzene scaffolds for enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atom facilitates the introduction of other heteroatoms or functional groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for synthesizing specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or monomers for conjugated polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Negishi, and Kumada couplings to form biaryl structures central to many functional materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific R&D and scale-up projects.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromo-1,3-Diisopropylbenzene
CAS No.	57190-17-7
Molecular Formula	C12H17Br
Molecular Weight	241.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,6-diisopropylbenzene; 2,6-Diisopropylbromobenzene; m-Diisopropylbromobenzene; 2-Bromo-m-diisopropylbenzene; Bromodiisopropylbenzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-1,3-Diisopropylbenzene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, which is critical for reproducible results in sensitive synthetic applications. Comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, is performed to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all relevant specifications is provided with each shipment.

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 strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (High Purity Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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