Description

3-Methyl-1-Dibromomethylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive dibromomethyl group makes it a valuable building block for introducing functionalized benzyl units into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing functionalized benzyl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where specific aromatic substitution patterns are required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized phosphine ligands or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of monomers for specialty polymers or advanced organic electronic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to multi-step synthetic routes for dyes, pigments, and other high-value aromatic compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-1-Dibromomethylbenzene
CAS No.	63512-59-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8Br2
Molecular Weight	275.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Dibromomethyl)-3-methylbenzene; 3-Methylbenzylidene Bromide; alpha,α-Dibromo-m-xylene; m-Xylylene Bromide; m-Xylylenedibromide; (Dibromomethyl)-3-methylbenzene; 3-Methylbenzal Bromide
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-1-Dibromomethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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