Description

2,4-Dibromo-1-(Bromomethyl)Benzene is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its trifunctional nature, featuring two aromatic bromines and a reactive benzyl bromide group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, functional materials, and ligands for catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring substituted benzene cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing sophisticated phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, and flame-retardant materials.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in the synthesis of charge-transport materials or emissive layers for OLEDs and other electronic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for Suzuki, Stille, and other cross-coupling reactions to create diversely functionalized arenes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromo-1-(Bromomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	64382-92-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br3
Molecular Weight	328.83 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-2,4-dibromobenzene; 2,4-Dibromobenzyl Bromide; α,2,4-Tribromotoluene; (2,4-Dibromophenyl)methyl Bromide; NSC 169102; Tribromomethylbenzene (isomer specific); Benzene, 2,4-dibromo-1-(bromomethyl)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Dibromo-1-(Bromomethyl)Benzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and our quality control protocols include advanced analytical techniques to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specification results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive and reactive nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68 - 72 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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