Description

5-Chloro-2,3-Dibromotoluene is a halogenated toluene derivative that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic placement of chlorine and bromine atoms on the aromatic ring, which provides distinct reactivity for selective functionalization and coupling reactions. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the halogenated aromatic core is essential for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or starting material for synthesizing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, or Negishi couplings to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodology development and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex halogenated dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2,3-Dibromotoluene
CAS No.	1000571-68-5
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2Cl
Molecular Weight	284.38 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-4-methyl-2,3-dibromobenzene; 2,3-Dibromo-5-chlorotoluene; Toluene, 5-chloro-2,3-dibromo-; 4-Methyl-2,3-dibromochlorobenzene; 5-Chloro-2,3-dibromo-1-methylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2,3-Dibromotoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of R&D and scale-up processes.

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. The container should be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store under an inert atmosphere if long-term storage is required.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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