Description

4-Bromo-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenol is a versatile halogenated phenol derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents, enables precise molecular modifications essential for developing high-value compounds. This intermediate is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to create novel active ingredients with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring halogenated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group often enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic displays and advanced optical materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, including high-performance resins and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules, facilitating Suzuki coupling and other cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenol
CAS No.	320-49-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrF3O
Molecular Weight	241.01 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-cresol; 3-Trifluoromethyl-4-bromophenol; 4-Bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol; 2-Bromo-5-hydroxybenzotrifluoride; Phenol, 4-bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; m-Cresol, 4-bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-; 4-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-3-methylphenol
EINECS	206-277-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%

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