Description

6-Bromo-o-Cresol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of the bromine and methyl groups on the phenol ring, enabling precise functionalization for creating complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a brominated phenolic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing brominated dyes and colorants with specific light-fastness properties.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or additive to introduce bromine functionality into polymers, potentially altering flame retardancy or other physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to construct complex organic molecules.
• Research and Development: A valuable compound for chemical research in academic and industrial laboratories exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-o-Cresol
CAS No.	13319-71-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO
Molecular Weight	187.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-6-bromophenol; 6-Bromo-2-methylphenol; o-Cresol, 6-bromo-; 2-Bromo-6-hydroxy toluene; 6-Bromo-2-cresol; 6-Bromo-2-hydroxytoluene; 2-Methyl-6-bromophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-o-Cresol is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each parameter is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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