Description

1,4-Dibromo-2-Chlorobenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant industrial importance, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to undergo selective substitution reactions, making it a key intermediate for creating complex molecules. This product is essential for research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require high-purity intermediates for their development and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific halogen-substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dibromo-chloro substitution pattern imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a fundamental building block for creating halogenated aromatic units in advanced electronic and display materials.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce halogenated phenyl groups into polymer chains to modify properties like flame retardancy and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and other transformative organic chemistry processes.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of complex halogenated dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dibromo-2-Chlorobenzene
CAS No.	3460-24-0
Molecular Formula	C6H3Br2Cl
Molecular Weight	270.35 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1,4-dibromobenzene; 1,4-Dibromo-2-chlorobenzene; 2-Chloro-p-dibromobenzene; 2-Chloro-1,4-dibromobenzol; Benzene, 1,4-dibromo-2-chloro-; p-Dibromo-o-chlorobenzene; NSC 60539
EINECS	222-400-3

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dibromo-2-Chlorobenzene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting purity, 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 away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	74 - 78 °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.