Description

2,6-Dibromo-4-Methoxyaniline is a halogenated aniline derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual bromine substituents, which provide reactive sites for further functionalization, making it essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is particularly needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and specialty dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted aniline core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the dibromo-methoxy aniline structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial intermediate for synthesizing high-performance, color-fast azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Buchwald-Hartwig amination, Suzuki coupling) for creating complex aryl amines.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D settings for method development and exploratory organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromo-4-Methoxyaniline
CAS No.	95970-05-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7Br2NO
Molecular Weight	280.95 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Amino-3,5-dibromoanisole; 3,5-Dibromo-4-aminoanisole; 4-Methoxy-2,6-dibromoaniline; 2,6-Dibromo-p-anisidine; 2,6-Dibromo-4-methoxybenzenamine; Aniline, 2,6-dibromo-4-methoxy-; 95970-05-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dibromo-4-Methoxyaniline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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