Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-2,3-Dimethylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive benzylic bromide moiety makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis and the development of novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the 2,3-dimethylbenzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection chemicals.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized phosphine ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Material Science Monomer: Can be utilized in the creation of functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Suitable substrate for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-2,3-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	81093-21-2
Molecular Formula	C9H11Br
Molecular Weight	199.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dimethylbenzyl Bromide; (2,3-Dimethylphenyl)methyl Bromide; α-Bromo-2,3-dimethyltoluene; 2,3-Dimethyl-α-bromotoluene; 1-Bromomethyl-2,3-dimethylbenzene; o-Xylyl Bromide (2,3-dimethyl isomer); Bromo(2,3-dimethylphenyl)methane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(Bromomethyl)-2,3-Dimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure compliance with exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical synthesis workflows.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for prolonged storage or after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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