Description

2-Bromo-4-Chloro-1-(1-Methylethyl)Benzene is a halogenated aromatic compound featuring bromine and chlorine substituents on an isopropylbenzene core, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound is essential for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as catalyst ligand synthesis and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in cross-coupling catalysis (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig reactions).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or monomers for specialty polymers.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for fine chemical and CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) facilities serving global innovation pipelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Chloro-1-(1-Methylethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1369828-32-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10BrCl
Molecular Weight	233.53 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-chlorocumene; 1-Bromo-3-chloro-4-isopropylbenzene; 4-Chloro-2-bromo(1-methylethyl)benzene; 4-Isopropyl-2-bromo-1-chlorobenzene; Cumene, 2-bromo-4-chloro-; (2-Bromo-4-chlorophenyl)propane; 2-Bromo-4-chloro-1-isopropylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Chloro-1-(1-Methylethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

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