Description

3-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive benzyl halide derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both bromine and chlorobenzyl functional groups into target molecules, enabling the creation of complex chemical architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for drug discovery, crop protection agents, and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated benzyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 3-bromo-5-chloro substitution pattern is biologically active.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of monomers or functionalizing agents for advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for tagging or modifying biomolecules in proteomics and diagnostic assay development.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	762292-63-7
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2Cl
Molecular Weight	308.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-3-bromo-5-chlorobenzene; (3-Bromo-5-chlorophenyl)methyl Bromide; alpha,3-Dibromo-5-chlorotoluene; 3-Bromo-5-chloro-α-bromotoluene; 3-Bromo-5-chlorobenzylbromide; 5-Chloro-3-bromobenzyl Bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-3-bromo-5-chloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for research and commercial-scale applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.