Description

1,3-Dibromo-5-(Chloromethyl)Benzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and chloromethyl functional groups, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dibromo and chloromethyl groups enable specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of monomers for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-5-(Chloromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	74337-30-7
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2Cl
Molecular Weight	284.38 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dibromobenzyl Chloride; 1-Chloromethyl-3,5-dibromobenzene; (3,5-Dibromophenyl)methyl Chloride; α-Chloro-3,5-dibromotoluene; 3,5-Dibromo-α-chlorotoluene; 3,5-Dibromobenzylchloride; 5-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-dibromobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-5-(Chloromethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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