Description

3-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-5-Iodotoluene, also known as 6-Bromo-4-Iodo-o-cresol, is a halogenated cresol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable multifunctional building block, enabling the precise introduction of bromine, iodine, and phenolic hydroxyl groups into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with specific halogenated motifs for enhanced activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting point for synthesizing molecular probes and tags due to its orthogonal reactive sites.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CROs and CMOs for bespoke synthesis projects requiring specific halogenated phenolic intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-5-Iodotoluene / 6-Bromo-4-Iodo-o-Cresol
CAS No.	1820641-98-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrIO
Molecular Weight	312.93 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2-hydroxy-5-iodotoluene; 6-Bromo-4-iodo-2-methylphenol; 6-Bromo-4-iodo-o-cresol; 2-Methyl-6-bromo-4-iodophenol; o-Cresol, 6-bromo-4-iodo-; 1820641-98-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-5-Iodotoluene adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our commitment to reliable supply and traceability supports your critical R&D and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown 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.