Product Information
- 2,4-Bromotoluene
- 2,4-Dibromo-1-Methylbenzene
- Benzene, 2,4-dibromo-1-methyl-
- Nsc 139877
- Toluene, 2,4-dibromo-
- o,p-Dibromotoluene
2,4-Dibromotoluene is a synthetic organic compound that is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. It can be produced by nucleophilic substitution of bromine on toluene or by the catalysis of bromine with sulfuryl chloride. 2,4-Dibromotoluene has been shown to react with methyl groups and functional groups to form 2,4-dibromo-1,3-dimethylbenzene. The synthesis of 2,4-dibromotoluene involves a series of steps that are catalysed by metal ions such as copper. The selectivity for this reaction is determined by the hydrogen bonding ability and solubility of the reactants.