Description

Tribromomethoxybenzene is a specialized brominated aromatic compound, also known as 1,2,4-Tribromo-5-methoxybenzene, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and flame retardant synergist. Its unique structure provides reactive sites for further functionalization, making it a critical building block in advanced synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking high-purity intermediates for complex molecule development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring brominated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the tribromomethoxybenzene moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Flame Retardant Synergist: Enhances the efficacy of primary flame retardants in engineering plastics, textiles, and coatings.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic processes.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organic synthesis and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tribromomethoxybenzene
CAS No.	63244-76-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br3O
Molecular Weight	344.83 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4-Tribromo-5-methoxybenzene; 2,3,5-Tribromoanisole; 3,4,6-Tribromoanisole; 5-Methoxy-1,2,4-tribromobenzene; Anisole, 2,3,5-tribromo-; Tribromomethoxybenzene; 1-Methoxy-2,3,5-tribromobenzene
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Quality Control

Our Tribromomethoxybenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment 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. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

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