Description

3-Bromo-4-Iodotoluene is a high-purity halogenated toluene derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and iodine substituents on the aromatic ring, makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex molecules through selective cross-coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require precise and reliable intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromo-iodo substitution pattern is crucial for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings, enabling the formation of new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used in the synthesis of complex ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Iodotoluene
CAS No.	71838-16-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrI
Molecular Weight	296.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-iodo-4-methylbenzene; 2-Iodo-4-methyl-1-bromobenzene; 4-Methyl-3-bromo-1-iodobenzene; Toluene, 3-bromo-4-iodo-; 3-Bromo-4-iodo-1-methylbenzene; 3-Bromo-4-iodotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Iodotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against stringent internal specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We are committed to meeting the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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