Description

2-Bromo-4-Fluoro-1,3-Dimethylbenzene is a valuable halogenated aromatic building block, specifically a bromo-fluoro-xylene derivative, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual functionalization, offering precise sites for further cross-coupling and substitution reactions to create complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromo and fluoro substituents modulate biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, such as palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where halogenated aromatics influence electronic properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in analytical laboratories for method development and quality control.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom chemical synthesis services targeting novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Fluoro-1,3-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	26829-82-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrF
Molecular Weight	203.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-fluoro-4,5-dimethylbenzene; 4-Bromo-2-fluoro-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 2-Fluoro-4,5-dimethylbromobenzene; 2-Bromo-4-fluoro-1,3-xylene; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-fluorobromobenzene; 2-Fluoro-1,3-dimethyl-4-bromobenzene; 1,3-Dimethyl-4-bromo-2-fluorobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Fluoro-1,3-Dimethylbenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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