Description

1,2-Bis(Bromomethyl)Benzene is a versatile and highly reactive brominated aromatic building block. This compound is critical for introducing the ortho-xylylene moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of complex structures. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing key intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring cyclic or bridged structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its bifunctional reactivity is leveraged.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a cross-linking agent or monomer for the preparation of specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of complex chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel organic frameworks, dendrimers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Derivatization: Acts as a versatile alkylating agent in organic synthesis to introduce bromomethyl functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Bromomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	91-13-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2
Molecular Weight	263.96 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α'-Dibromo-o-xylene; o-Xylylene Dibromide; 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene; (o-Dibromomethyl)benzene; o-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene; NSC 406913; Dibromo-o-xylene; o-Xylylenedibromide
EINECS	202-045-5

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(Bromomethyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and reliability for your critical processes.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber glass, 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	93 - 97 °C
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.