Description

1,3-Dibromo-2,4-Dimethylbenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in providing a highly functionalized benzene ring, enabling the construction of complex molecules for research and industrial applications. This product is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific bromine substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the dibromo-dimethylbenzene structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers where bromine atoms facilitate further functionalization.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-2,4-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	90434-19-8
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2
Molecular Weight	263.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-dibromobenzene; 1,3-Dibromo-2,4-xylene; 2,4-Dimethyl-m-dibromobenzene; m-Dibromo-2,4-dimethylbenzene; Benzene, 1,3-dibromo-2,4-dimethyl-; NSC 163081
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-2,4-Dimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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