Description

2,5-Dibromotoluene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its utility as a versatile building block for creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists working in fine chemical, material science, and life science industries who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing complex aryl-aryl coupled structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where brominated aromatic cores are required.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki, Heck, and Stille couplings to form biaryl systems.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and metal-halogen exchange reactions to introduce functional groups at specific positions on the toluene ring.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized brominated dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromotoluene
CAS No.	615-59-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6Br2
Molecular Weight	249.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dibromo-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-1,4-dibromobenzene; Toluene-2,5-dibromide; 2,5-Dibromo-1-methylbenzene; 2,5-DBT; o,p-Dibromotoluene; 2,5-Dibromotoluol
EINECS	210-432-6

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromotoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, and we support our clients with the necessary documentation for regulatory submissions.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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