Description

2-Bromo-5-Fluorophenol is a halogenated phenol derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromo-fluoro substitution pattern enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific properties into high-performance polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel compound libraries.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex dyes and specialty pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Fluorophenol
CAS No.	147460-41-1
Molecular Formula	C6H4BrFO
Molecular Weight	191.00 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-2-bromophenol; 2-Bromo-5-fluorophenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-5-fluoro-; 5-Fluoro-2-bromophenol; 2-Brom-5-fluorphenol; 2-Bromo-5-fluorophenol; 147460-41-1; 2-Br-5-F-PhOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Fluorophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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