Description

1,3,5-Tribromo-2,4,6-Triethylbenzene is a highly functionalized, multi-brominated aromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring three bromine atoms and three ethyl groups in a symmetrical arrangement, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where bromine atoms serve as handles for further cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck reactions).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for developing advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing flame-retardant polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a sterically hindered, electron-deficient aromatic core for constructing complex molecular architectures in research.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new organic reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Tribromo-2,4,6-Triethylbenzene
CAS No.	80717-52-8
Molecular Formula	C12H15Br3
Molecular Weight	374.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Triethyl-1,3,5-tribromobenzene; Benzene, 1,3,5-tribromo-2,4,6-triethyl-; Tribromotriethylbenzene; 1,3,5-Tris(bromo)-2,4,6-tris(ethyl)benzene; Sym-Tribromosym-triethylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Tribromo-2,4,6-Triethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail specifications such as assay (by HPLC or GC), melting point, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and commercial synthesis applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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