Description

Bromoiodomethane is a versatile halogenated methane derivative, valued for its dual reactive sites that enable selective functionalization in complex organic syntheses. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists developing advanced pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. Key industries that rely on this high-purity intermediate include fine chemical manufacturing, life sciences R&D, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules, particularly in nucleoside and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic reagent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Alkylation Agent: Utilized for the selective introduction of methylene groups bearing halogens into target molecules under controlled conditions.
• Laboratory Reagent: A valuable tool in academic and industrial research laboratories for method development and exploratory synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromoiodomethane
CAS No.	557-68-6
Molecular Formula	CH2BrI
Molecular Weight	220.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl bromoiodide; Bromoiodomethane; Iodobromomethane; Bromomethyl iodide; Methane, bromoiodo-; (Bromoiodo)methane; Halon 1201; UN 2644
EINECS	209-170-8

Quality Control

Our Bromoiodomethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and our quality systems are designed to support applications requiring reliable and traceable raw materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	2.92 - 2.96 g/mL
Boiling Point	~139-141 °C
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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