Description

2-Bromo-4-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylphenol is a halogenated phenolic compound with a defined molecular structure, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for introducing specific bromo- and chloro-substituted phenolic functionalities into larger molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated phenolic motifs for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its specific halogen pattern can enhance efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialized polymers, resins, and functional materials with enhanced properties like flame retardancy or chemical resistance.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for exploring new chemical reactions, creating compound libraries, and developing novel synthetic methodologies.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex halogenated dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylphenol
CAS No.	38730-40-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrClO
Molecular Weight	235.51 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-chloro-3,5-xylenol; 4-Chloro-2-bromo-3,5-dimethylphenol; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-bromo-4-chlorophenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-4-chloro-3,5-dimethyl-; BCX (abbreviation); NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Chloro-3,5-Dimethylphenol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for synthetic intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance 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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

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.