Description

2,4,5-Tribromotoluene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant industrial importance, primarily valued as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring three bromine atoms on a toluene backbone, makes it a critical building block for introducing bromine functionality into more complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring brominated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where bromine substitution is required for biological activity.
• Flame Retardant Precursor: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in the manufacture of brominated flame retardants for polymers and textiles.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Employed in the research and development of brominated organic semiconductors and charge transport materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex brominated dyes and organic pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki or Stille couplings, to construct biaryl systems common in advanced materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial research settings for method development and exploratory synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,5-Tribromotoluene
CAS No.	3278-88-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br3
Molecular Weight	328.83 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4-Tribromo-5-methylbenzene; Toluene, 2,4,5-tribromo-; 2,4,5-TBT; Tribromotoluene; 5-Methyl-1,2,4-tribromobenzene; NSC 88411
EINECS	221-915-5

Quality Control

Our 2,4,5-Tribromotoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures reliable performance and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

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	89 - 93 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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