Description

2,4-Dimethylphenylmagnesium Bromide is a highly reactive organometallic reagent, specifically a Grignard reagent, essential for forming new carbon-carbon bonds in complex organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a powerful nucleophile, introducing the 2,4-dimethylphenyl group into target molecules with high precision. This compound is critically needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalytic systems.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the production of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of complex fragrance and flavor compounds.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethylphenylmagnesium Bromide
CAS No.	89980-68-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrMg
Molecular Weight	209.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethylphenylmagnesium Bromide; (2,4-Dimethylphenyl)magnesium Bromide; 2,4-Xylylmagnesium Bromide; Magnesium, bromo(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-; Grignard Reagent (2,4-Dimethylphenyl); 1-Bromo-2,4-dimethylbenzene magnesium derivative; 2,4-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Bromide (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethylphenylmagnesium Bromide is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including titration for active Grignard concentration and analysis of key impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, concentration, and solvent specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to maintain stability and prevent degradation. This compound is highly reactive with moisture and air; all handling and aliquoting must be performed using standard Schlenk line or glovebox techniques under anhydrous conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to light brown solution
Concentration (in THF or Ether)	0.5 M - 2.0 M (Custom concentrations available)
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95% (as Grignard reagent)
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Solvent	Specified (Tetrahydrofuran, Diethyl ether, or custom)

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