Description

2,6-Dibromobenzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual bromine substituents, which provide unique sites for further functionalization and cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable and high-quality intermediate for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered benzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the dibrominated structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of monomers and functional polymers, including liquid crystals and high-performance engineering plastics.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,6-Dibromobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	59870-37-0
Molecular Formula	C7H3Br2ClO
Molecular Weight	298.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dibromobenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2,6-dibromo-; 2,6-Dibromobenzoic acid chloride; 2,6-Dibromobenzoic acid, chloride; 2,6-Dibromobenzoylchloride; 2,6-Dibromobenzoyl Chloride (CAS 59870-37-0); 2,6-Dibromo-benzoyl chloride; 2,6-Dibromobenzoylchlorid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dibromobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and our quality commitment includes traceability and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (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 strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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 ≤ 2.0%

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