Description

2-Bromo-3,5-Diethyltoluene is a high-purity brominated aromatic compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which allows for selective functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a sterically hindered, brominated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its bromine atom enables further cross-coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and production of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions, including palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other high-value aromatic derivatives.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in halogenation and subsequent functional group interconversion research.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromo-3,5-Diethyltoluene
CAS No.	68214-74-4
Molecular Formula	C11H15Br
Molecular Weight	227.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,4-diethyl-6-methylbenzene; 2,4-Diethyl-6-methylbromobenzene; 6-Bromo-1,3-diethyl-2-methylbenzene; 2-Bromo-1,3-diethyl-5-methylbenzene; 2-Bromo-3,5-diethyl-1-methylbenzene; Bromodiethyltoluene; Toluene, 2-bromo-3,5-diethyl-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-3,5-Diethyltoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We guarantee high purity and consistent batch-to-batch quality through rigorous in-process and final release testing, which includes advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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