Description

3-Bromofluorobenzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique combination of bromine and fluorine substituents makes it a critical intermediate for introducing functional complexity into target molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries to create novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for fluorine-containing compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromofluorobenzene
CAS No.	1073-06-9
Molecular Formula	C6H4BrF
Molecular Weight	175.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-fluorobenzene; m-Bromofluorobenzene; 3-Fluorobromobenzene; 3-Fluorophenyl bromide; m-Fluorobromobenzene; (3-Fluorophenyl)bromide; Benzene, 1-bromo-3-fluoro-
EINECS	214-028-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromofluorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.58 g/mL
Boiling Point	~152-154 °C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.