Description

2,4-Dibromobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 2,4-dibromobenzoyl moiety, a key structural unit for modifying molecular properties and enabling further functionalization. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients, ligands, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic structures for enhanced bioactivity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dibromo-substitution pattern can influence potency and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials to impart specific thermal, optical, or electronic properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the creation of complex halogenated dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research laboratories exploring new chemical entities and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	59615-16-6
Molecular Formula	C7H3Br2ClO
Molecular Weight	298.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dibromobenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2,4-dibromo-; 2,4-Dibromobenzoic acid chloride; 2,4-Dibromo-benzoic acid chloride; 2,4-DBBzCl; α,2,4-Tribromotoluene (obsolete); 2,4-Dibromobenzoylchloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromobenzoyl Chloride 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 support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) 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, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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