Description

3-Bromo-2-Fluoro-4-Methylphenol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic building block. Its unique structure, featuring bromine and fluorine substituents on the phenol ring, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of advanced active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromo-fluoro-phenol moiety can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new organic reactions and constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized halogenated dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Fluoro-4-Methylphenol
CAS No.	1805554-64-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrFO
Molecular Weight	205.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2-fluoro-4-methylphenol; 2-Fluoro-3-bromo-4-methylphenol; 4-Methyl-3-bromo-2-fluorophenol; Phenol, 3-bromo-2-fluoro-4-methyl-; 1805554-64-6; 3-Br-2-F-4-Me-PhOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-Fluoro-4-Methylphenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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