Description

Potassium 4-Bromo-2,6-Xylenolate is a versatile organometallic salt and a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its reactivity as a functionalized phenolate, enabling precise chemical modifications in complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring brominated aromatic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the 4-bromo-2,6-dimethylphenol moiety is required.
• Ligand Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like thermal stability or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions to create complex organic molecules for research and development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 4-Bromo-2,6-Xylenolate
CAS No.	85712-09-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrKO
Molecular Weight	239.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 4-bromo-2,6-dimethylphenolate; 4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenol potassium salt; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-bromophenol potassium salt; Potassium 4-bromo-2,6-xylenol salt; 4-Bromo-2,6-xylenol potassium derivative; Phenol, 4-bromo-2,6-dimethyl-, potassium salt; Potassium 4-bromo-2,6-dimethylphenoxide
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Quality Control

Our Potassium 4-Bromo-2,6-Xylenolate 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) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and residual solvent content. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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