Description

2-Bromo-3,5-Difluorophenol is a halogenated and fluorinated phenol derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring bromine and fluorine substituents, makes it a critical building block for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the development of active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorinated phenols enhance biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce halogenated phenolic units into polymer chains to alter thermal stability, flame retardancy, or solubility.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3,5-Difluorophenol
CAS No.	325486-43-9
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrF2O
Molecular Weight	208.99 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Difluoro-2-bromophenol; 2-Bromo-3,5-difluorophenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-3,5-difluoro-; 2-Bromo-3,5-difluoro-1-hydroxybenzene; 1-Bromo-2,4-difluoro-6-hydroxybenzene; 2,4-Difluoro-6-bromophenol; 6-Bromo-2,4-difluorophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3,5-Difluorophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.