Description

2,6-Dibromotoluene is a halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its two bromine atoms at the ortho positions, which provide reactive sites for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing complex molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted toluene backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the dibromotoluene structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a foundational building block for the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the research and development of novel organic electronic materials and charge-transport layers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl and other complex structures.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,6-Dibromotoluene
CAS No.	69321-60-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6Br2
Molecular Weight	249.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dibromo-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-1,3-dibromobenzene; Toluene-2,6-dibromide; 2,6-Dibromo-1-methylbenzene; o,o'-Dibromotoluene; 2,6-DBT
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dibromotoluene is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48°C - 52°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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