Description

2-Methyl-3,4,5,6-Tetramethoxybromobenzene is a high-purity, multi-functional brominated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty agrochemicals, and advanced material precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex, multi-substituted benzene cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromine and methoxy groups offer specific reactivity and binding properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or liquid crystals, due to its electron-donating methoxy groups.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for studying biological systems and mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for fine chemical companies offering bespoke synthesis services to the life sciences industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3,4,5,6-Tetramethoxybromobenzene
CAS No.	73875-27-1
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrO4
Molecular Weight	291.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-methyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethoxybenzene; 3,4,5,6-Tetramethoxy-2-methylbromobenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-methyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethoxy-; 2-Methyl-1-bromo-3,4,5,6-tetramethoxybenzene; Bromomesitylene tetramethyl ether (related); Tetramethoxybromotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methyl-3,4,5,6-Tetramethoxybromobenzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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