Description

3-Bromo-5-Chlorotoluene is a halogenated toluene derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic core for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and specialty dyes or pigments.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen substituents for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing complex halogenated dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Chlorotoluene
CAS No.	329944-72-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrCl
Molecular Weight	205.48 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-chloro-5-methylbenzene; 3-Chloro-5-bromotoluene; 5-Chloro-3-bromotoluene; Toluene, 3-bromo-5-chloro-; 3-Bromo-5-chloro-1-methylbenzene; m-Bromo-m-chlorotoluene
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Chlorotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every 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 each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or opaque containers until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content	≤ 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.