Description

2,5-Dibromo-3,4,6-Trifluorophenol is a halogenated fluorophenol derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents, makes it a critical building block for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic cores for bioactivity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of advanced electronic display materials, where its fluorine and bromine atoms help tune electronic properties and molecular alignment.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart flame retardancy, chemical resistance, or specific optical properties to specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and as a ligand precursor in organometallic catalysis.
• Research & Development: Essential compound for academic and industrial research exploring new reactions, material properties, and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromo-3,4,6-Trifluorophenol
CAS No.	5510-39-4
Molecular Formula	C6HBr2F3O
Molecular Weight	307.87 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,6-Trifluoro-2,5-dibromophenol; Phenol, 2,5-dibromo-3,4,6-trifluoro-; 2,5-Dibromo-3,4,6-trifluorophenol; 5510-39-4; NSC 406906
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2,5-Dibromo-3,4,6-Trifluorophenol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot and supplied with every order.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.