Description

3-Bromo-4-Fluoro-5-Hydroxytoluene is a halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring bromo, fluoro, and hydroxyl substituents on a toluene backbone, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the halogen atoms contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: An essential reagent for exploring new coupling reactions and creating complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial labs.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized halogenated dyes and functional colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Fluoro-5-Hydroxytoluene
CAS No.	1026796-51-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrFO
Molecular Weight	205.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-3-bromo-4-fluorotoluene; 2-Bromo-1-fluoro-4-methyl-6-hydroxybenzene; 3-Bromo-4-fluoro-5-methylphenol; Toluene, 3-bromo-4-fluoro-5-hydroxy-; 4-Fluoro-3-bromo-5-hydroxytoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-4-Fluoro-5-Hydroxytoluene adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is characterized and released according to comprehensive in-house specifications, which typically include identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results for each batch is provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.