1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene

Name: 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038275

About 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene, a process intermediate or related compound of Medetomidine registered under CAS number 576-23-8. With the molecular formula C8H9Br, it has a molar mass of 185.06 g/mol. It is also known as 3-Bromo-o-xylene or 2,3-Dimethylbromobenzene.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Medetomidine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Medetomidine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene
Catalogue No.	VQ-038275
CAS Number	576-23-8
IUPAC name	1-bromo-2,3-dimethylbenzene
Molecular formula	C₈H₉Br
Molecular weight	185.06 g/mol
Exact mass	183.9888
InChIKey	WLPXNBYWDDYJTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)Br)C
PubChem CID	68472

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	3-Bromo-o-xylene, 2,3-Dimethylbromobenzene, 3-Bromo-1,2-dimethylbenzene, 2,3-Dimethyl bromobenzene, Benzene, 1-bromo-2,3-dimethyl-, bromoxilene, bromo-o-xylene, 3-Bromo-ortho-xylene, 1-bromo-methyl-2-methyl-benzene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 576-23-8

Extra Pure

3-Bromo-o-xylene, extra pure >99%

CAS: 576-23-8
Formula: C₈H₉Br
MW: 185.06 g/mol

VQ-020185

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene?

The CAS Registry Number of 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene is 576-23-8. It is also known as 3-Bromo-o-xylene, 2,3-Dimethylbromobenzene, 3-Bromo-1,2-dimethylbenzene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene?

1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene has the molecular formula C8H9Br and a molecular weight of 185.06 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-bromo-2,3-dimethylbenzene.

What is 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene used for?

1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Medetomidine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene can I order?

We supply 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene?

Yes. Every lot of 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-benzene is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.