Description

3-(Bromomethyl)-6-(tert-Butyl)-2,4-Xylenol is a specialized brominated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive bromomethyl group and a sterically hindered phenolic moiety, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring hindered phenol or benzyl bromide functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the tert-butyl and bromomethyl groups contribute to biological activity and stability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the production of specialty polymers, including antioxidants and flame retardants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for custom synthesis and process development in fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Bromomethyl)-6-(tert-Butyl)-2,4-Xylenol
CAS No.	93982-04-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₉BrO
Molecular Weight	271.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-tert-Butyl-3-(bromomethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol; 2,4-Dimethyl-6-tert-butyl-3-(bromomethyl)phenol; 3-Bromomethyl-6-tert-butyl-2,4-xylenol; Phenol, 3-(bromomethyl)-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-; 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-dimethyl-3-(bromomethyl)phenol; 3-(Bromomethyl)-6-tert-butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Bromomethyl)-6-(tert-Butyl)-2,4-Xylenol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including purity assay and impurity profile determined by HPLC, GC, and NMR, is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain optimal purity and stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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