
Catalog Number	AR00ED7X
Chemical Name	2,4-DIBROMO-1-(BROMOMETHYL)BENZENE
CAS Number	64382-92-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br3
Molecular Weight	328.8266
MDL Number	MFCD13185504
SMILES	BrCc1ccc(cc1Br)Br

2,4-dibromo-1-(bromomethyl)benzene is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis for its unique reactivity and applications. It serves as a valuable building block in the preparation of various organic compounds due to its bromine and benzene functional groups that offer a range of reactions and transformations. This compound is commonly employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, where its bromine substituents can participate in nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions, cross-coupling reactions, and halogenation processes. Additionally, the presence of the bromomethyl group provides opportunities for further functionalization via substitution or elimination reactions, allowing for the incorporation of additional functional groups and structural modifications.In organic synthesis, 2,4-dibromo-1-(bromomethyl)benzene plays a crucial role in the construction of complex molecules and the modification of existing chemical structures. Its reactivity and versatility make it an essential reagent for chemists and researchers working in drug discovery, material science, and chemical manufacturing industries.