Description

1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene is a high-purity halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate, enabling the precise introduction of a bromine substituent at a specific position on a methoxy-dimethylbenzene scaffold. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the construction of complex molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where specific bromine substitution is required for biological activity or further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its aromatic structure for bioactive molecule design.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or starting material in organic methodology development, including cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its substituted benzene ring structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized for the synthesis of sophisticated ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	65492-45-7
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-Bromoanisole; 2-Bromo-3,5-Dimethylanisole; 1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethyl-Benzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-bromo-1-methoxybenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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