Description

3-Bromo-5-Iodotoluene is a high-purity halogenated toluene derivative, serving as a critical multi-functional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and iodine substituents on the aromatic ring, provides distinct reactivity for selective cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly for Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where specific halogen patterns are required for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a building block for constructing halogenated aromatic cores in electronic and photonic materials.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as an analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental reagent in university and industrial research labs for exploring new organic reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Iodotoluene
CAS No.	116632-38-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrI
Molecular Weight	296.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-iodo-5-methylbenzene; 3-Bromo-5-iodo-1-methylbenzene; 5-Bromo-3-iodotoluene; Toluene, 3-bromo-5-iodo-; 3-Iodo-5-bromotoluene; 3-Bromo-5-iodotoluene; 3-Bromo-5-iodo-toluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Iodotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfers should be minimized under direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥97.0% (Typical 98-99%)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	<20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	<0.5%

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