Description

5-Bromo-1,3-difluoro-2-methylbenzene is a high-purity halogenated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for introducing specific bromo, fluoro, and methyl substitution patterns into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its halogenated structure contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Employed to incorporate halogenated aromatic units into specialty polymers for enhanced chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex, multi-functionalized arenes in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Bromo-1,3-difluoro-2-methylbenzene
CAS No.	179617-08-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrF2
Molecular Weight	207.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4,6-difluorotoluene; 1-Bromo-3,5-difluoro-2-methylbenzene; 4,6-Difluoro-2-methylbromobenzene; 5-Bromo-1,3-difluoro-2-methyl-benzene; 179617-08-4; 2-Methyl-4,6-difluorobromobenzene; 5-Bromo-2-methyl-1,3-difluorobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-1,3-difluoro-2-methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. The container must be kept tightly closed and stored in a dry atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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