Description

1,5-Dibromo-2-Iodo-4-Methylbenzene is a high-purity halogenated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce complex aryl groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating molecular libraries.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced colorants and functional dyes due to its stable aromatic core and halogen substituents.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dibromo-2-Iodo-4-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	798552-96-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2I
Molecular Weight	405.83 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-1,5-dibromo-4-methylbenzene; 4-Methyl-1,5-dibromo-2-iodobenzene; 1,5-Dibromo-2-iodo-p-xylene; 2,6-Dibromo-4-iodotoluene; 798552-96-2; Benzene, 1,5-dibromo-2-iodo-4-methyl-; Halogenated toluene derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,5-Dibromo-2-Iodo-4-Methylbenzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled 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)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities < 2.0%

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