Description

2,3-Dimethyl-5-Fluorobromobenzene is a high-purity, multi-functional halogenated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring strategically placed bromine and fluorine substituents adjacent to methyl groups, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorinated and brominated aromatic motifs which can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom is leveraged to improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, such as cross-coupling reactions, due to the reactivity of the bromine atom.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, including semiconductors and liquid crystals, where the dimethyl-fluorobromobenzene core contributes to desired electronic properties and molecular packing.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for studying biological systems, as the halogen atoms provide sites for further functionalization via cross-coupling chemistry.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable substrate for custom synthesis houses and CROs/CMOs developing proprietary compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dimethyl-5-Fluorobromobenzene
CAS No.	1805106-23-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrF
Molecular Weight	203.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-5-fluorobenzene; 5-Fluoro-2,3-dimethylbromobenzene; 2,3-Dimethyl-5-fluorophenyl bromide; (2,3-Dimethyl-5-fluorophenyl)bromide; 5-Bromo-2,3-dimethylfluorobenzene; 2,3-Dimethyl-5-fluoro-1-bromobenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2,3-dimethyl-5-fluoro-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dimethyl-5-Fluorobromobenzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and our quality control protocols include advanced analytical techniques to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients.

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 acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

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