Description

4-Bromo-2,5-Dichlorotoluene is a halogenated toluene derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a multi-functional aromatic core for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active ingredients, specialty chemicals, and functional materials who require reliable access to high-purity, structurally defined compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring halogenated aromatic motifs for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and chloro substituents enable specific modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in emissive layers.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing halogenated dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Bromo-2,5-Dichlorotoluene
CAS No.	1807208-46-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrCl2
Molecular Weight	239.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-methyl-2,5-dichlorobenzene; 2,5-Dichloro-4-bromotoluene; Toluene, 4-bromo-2,5-dichloro-; 4-Bromo-2,5-dichloro-1-methylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Bromo-2,5-Dichlorotoluene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance, which is critical for reproducible synthetic outcomes. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, is performed to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with each shipment.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.