Intermediates

Dibromomethane

  • CAS No.74-95-3
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity Dibromomethane (CAS 74-95-3) ≥99.5%, ideal as a versatile halogenated intermediate for organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

Dibromomethane (CAS 74-95-3), also known as methylene bromide, is a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with high chemical reactivity due to its two bromine atoms. As a key dihalogenated alkane, it serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of organometallic reagents, pharmaceutical intermediates, and agrochemical compounds. Our product meets stringent industrial purity standards, ensuring consistent performance in demanding chemical processes.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaCH₂Br₂
Molecular Weight173.84 g/mol
Density2.477 g/cm³
Melting Point-52°C
Boiling Point96–98°C
Refractive Index1.541
Assay≥99.5%
Moisture≤100 ppm
Color (APHA)≤30
Acidity (as mgKOH/g)≤0.0018
Dichloromethane (DCM)≤0.5%
Bromochloromethane (BCM)≤0.5%
Specific Gravity (20/4°C)≥2.48

Industrial Applications

Dibromomethane is primarily utilized as a synthetic intermediate in the following sectors:

  • Pharmaceutical R&D: Precursor for Grignard and lithium reagents in complex molecule construction.
  • Agrochemical Manufacturing: Building block for selective herbicides and fungicides.
  • Specialty Polymers: Chain-transfer agent or crosslinking modifier in controlled polymerization.
  • Chemical Research: Solvent and reagent in halogen-exchange and cyclization reactions.

Stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and incompatible materials, Dibromomethane is typically packed in 250 kg steel drums or customized containers per client specifications. All batches are accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to guarantee quality and traceability.