Description

1,3,5-Tribromo-2,4,6-Trimethyl-Benzene is a halogenated aromatic compound with a high degree of bromine substitution, serving as a versatile and reactive synthetic intermediate. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for advanced materials and specialty chemicals, where its bromine atoms provide sites for further functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries, particularly for synthesizing flame retardants, liquid crystals, and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Flame Retardant Precursor: A key starting material for producing brominated flame retardants used in plastics and textiles.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Employed in the manufacture of intermediates for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions and for introducing bromine functionality into complex structures.
• Polymer Modification: Used to create specialty monomers for high-performance polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Tribromo-2,4,6-Trimethyl-Benzene
CAS No.	608-72-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9Br3
Molecular Weight	372.88 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tribromo-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; Mesitylene tribromide; 2,4,6-Tribromomesitylene; Tribromomesitylene; sym-Tribromomesitylene; Benzene, 1,3,5-tribromo-2,4,6-trimethyl-; TBTMB
EINECS	210-173-5

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Tribromo-2,4,6-Trimethyl-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	168 - 172 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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