Description

2-Bromo-6-Fluorophenol is a halogenated phenol derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as drug discovery and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the bromo-fluoro-phenol moiety can enhance biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its ability to modify material properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: An essential starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Fluorophenol
CAS No.	2040-89-3
Molecular Formula	C6H4BrFO
Molecular Weight	191.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-fluorophenol; 6-Fluoro-2-bromophenol; o-Bromo-o-fluorophenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-6-fluoro-; 1-Bromo-3-fluoro-2-hydroxybenzene; 2-Hydroxy-3-bromo-1-fluorobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Fluorophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	40 - 44 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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