Description

3-Bromo-6-Chloro-2-Methoxytoluene is a high-purity halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its versatile reactivity, serving as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen and methoxy substituents for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or monomers for specialty polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing complex heterocyclic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-6-Chloro-2-Methoxytoluene
CAS No.	83803-57-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrClO
Molecular Weight	235.51 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-chloro-5-methoxy-3-methylbenzene; 2-Chloro-5-methoxy-3-methylbromobenzene; 3-Methyl-6-chloro-2-methoxybromobenzene; 2-Bromo-5-chloro-6-methylanisole; 3-Bromo-6-chloro-2-methylanisole; 83803-57-0; 3-Bromo-6-chloro-o-cresol methyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-6-Chloro-2-Methoxytoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure compliance with stringent purity specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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