The selective brominations of 3, 4-dimethoxytoluene with N-bromosuccinimide were reported. The nuclear and side-chain brominated products were obtained under different reaction conditions. The mechanism was also discussed. The selective brominations of 3, 4-dimethoxytoluene with N-bromosuccinimide were reported. The nuclear and side-chain brominated products were obtained under different reaction conditions. The mechanism was also discussed.