Description

2,6-Dibromo-4-Methylaniline is a halogenated aniline derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine atoms on the aromatic ring, which enables selective functionalization for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring brominated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the dibromo-substituted aniline structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of brominated azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An important substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination for creating biaryl structures.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploratory synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromo-4-Methylaniline
CAS No.	6968-24-7
Molecular Formula	C7H7Br2N
Molecular Weight	264.95 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2,6-dibromoaniline; 2,6-Dibromo-p-toluidine; 2,6-Dibromo-4-methylbenzenamine; 4-Amino-3,5-dibromotoluene; Benzenamine, 2,6-dibromo-4-methyl-; p-Toluidine, 2,6-dibromo-; 3,5-Dibromo-4-aminotoluene
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dibromo-4-Methylaniline is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and related substances are provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °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.