Description

2,4-Dibromo-6-Methylphenylisocyanide is a specialized aromatic isocyanide building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile ligand and precursor in the construction of complex heterocycles and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for catalyst development and the synthesis of novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the development of palladium and other transition metal catalysts for cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the creation of novel herbicides and fungicides.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or linker in the synthesis of functional polymers and porous coordination polymers (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Utilized in bioconjugation and probe development due to the reactive isocyanide group.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromo-6-Methylphenylisocyanide
CAS No.	730971-42-3
Molecular Formula	C8H5Br2N
Molecular Weight	274.94 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dibromo-6-methylbenzenecarbonitrile; 2,4-Dibromo-6-methylphenyl isocyanide; 1,3-Dibromo-2-isocyano-5-methylbenzene; 6-Methyl-2,4-dibromophenyl isocyanide; 2,4-Dibromo-6-methylbenzenisocyanid; Isocyanic acid, 2,4-dibromo-6-methylphenyl ester; (2,4-Dibromo-6-methylphenyl)isonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromo-6-Methylphenylisocyanide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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