Description

4-Bromo-2,6-Diiodophenol is a halogenated phenolic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This multi-halogenated building block is valued for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the phenol and halogen functionalities are critical for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its ability to modify electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful in creating molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems, leveraging the reactivity of the iodine atoms for further functionalization.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences and specialty chemicals markets.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,6-Diiodophenol
CAS No.	15459-51-5
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrI2O
Molecular Weight	449.80 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diiodo-4-bromophenol; Phenol, 4-bromo-2,6-diiodo-; 4-Bromo-2,6-diiodo-phenol; 4-Brom-2,6-diiodphenol (German); 4-Bromo-2,6-diiodophénol (French)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,6-Diiodophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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