Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(Dibromomethyl)Benzene is a versatile brominated aromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce multiple reactive bromomethyl groups into molecular frameworks, enabling the construction of complex structures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides requiring specific brominated aromatic cores.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized phosphine ligands or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing high-performance, flame-retardant, or specialty polymers.
• Material Science Research: Employed in creating organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or charge-transport layers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other complex aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(Dibromomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	80413-59-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7Br3
Molecular Weight	346.86 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α,α'-Tribromo-p-xylene; 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2-bromobenzene; p-Xylylene tribromide; 2-Bromo-1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzene; NSC 403119; Tribromo-p-xylene; 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2-bromo-benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(Dibromomethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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