Description

1-Bromo-4-(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Dimethylbenzene is a versatile and highly reactive brominated aromatic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual bromine functionality, which enables selective substitution reactions and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring specific halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromomethyl group facilitates further derivatization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new organic reactions and constructing complex, multi-functional molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	88111-73-3
Molecular Formula	C9H10Br2
Molecular Weight	277.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzene; 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,5-dimethylbenzene; p-Xylylene dibromide, 2,5-Dimethyl-; 2,5-Dimethyl-p-xylylene dibromide; α,α'-Dibromo-2,5-dimethyl-p-xylene; NSC 404088; 2,5-Dimethyl-α,α'-dibromo-p-xylene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Dimethylbenzene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 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 or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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