Description

6-Methyl-2-Bromomethylbenzoyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive benzoyl bromide derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, offering reactive sites for both nucleophilic substitution and electrophilic aromatic substitution, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those with benzamide or aryl ketone backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for creating complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and lighting.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-2-Bromomethylbenzoyl Bromide
CAS No.	755030-83-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	291.97 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bromomethyl)-6-methylbenzoyl bromide; 2-Bromomethyl-6-methylbenzoyl bromide; 6-Methyl-2-(bromomethyl)benzoyl bromide; α-Bromo-2,6-dimethylbenzyl bromide; o-Toluoyl bromide, 2-(bromomethyl)-6-methyl-; (2-Bromomethyl-6-methylphenyl)methanoyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-2-Bromomethylbenzoyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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