Description

3,5-Dibromo-4-Hydroxybenzylamine is a halogenated aromatic amine derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive amine group and a brominated phenolic ring, enabling its use in the creation of complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as intermediate synthesis and material science research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized brominated dyes and organic pigments.
• Research & Development: A valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dibromo-4-Hydroxybenzylamine
CAS No.	701-68-8
Molecular Formula	C7H7Br2NO
Molecular Weight	280.95 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Aminomethyl)-2,6-dibromophenol; 2,6-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzylamine; (2,6-Dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)methanamine; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dibromobenzylamine; 3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzenemethanamine; DBHBA; CAS 701-68-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dibromo-4-Hydroxybenzylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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