Description

2,6-Dibromophenol is a halogenated phenolic compound of significant industrial interest, primarily valued as a versatile synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring bromine atoms at the ortho positions, makes it a crucial building block for the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and industrial chemists working on bromination reactions and the development of novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring brominated aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dibromophenol moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or additive in the production of specialty polymers, flame retardants, and high-performance resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and for introducing bromine functional groups into complex molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms, developing new synthetic methodologies, and creating novel chemical libraries.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain brominated dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromophenol
CAS No.	608-33-3
Molecular Formula	C6H4Br2O
Molecular Weight	251.90 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dibromo-1-phenol; Phenol, 2,6-dibromo-; NSC 404083; 2,6-Dibromophenic acid; 2,6-Dibromophenolate; 2,6-DBP; 2,6-Dibromhydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2,6-dibromobenzene
EINECS	210-163-0

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dibromophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	54 - 58 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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