Description

2,3,5-Tribromo-4-Chloro-6-Methylphenol is a halogenated phenolic compound with a unique multi-substituted aromatic structure. This chemical matters as a versatile intermediate and active ingredient, offering potent antimicrobial and flame-retardant properties due to its high bromine and chlorine content. It is needed by manufacturers in the agrochemical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing advanced biocides, flame retardants, and other high-value derivatives.

Application

• Flame Retardant Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing brominated and chlorinated flame retardants used in plastics, textiles, and electronic materials.
• Biocide & Preservative Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for high-performance industrial biocides, wood preservatives, and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Used in the production of specialized herbicides and fungicides where halogenated phenols provide enhanced activity.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or additive to impart flame retardancy and antimicrobial characteristics to polymers.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for pharmaceutical and material science research due to its distinct substitution pattern.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other complex organic compounds requiring halogenated phenolic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5-Tribromo-4-Chloro-6-Methylphenol
CAS No.	83918-56-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4Br3ClO
Molecular Weight	394.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2,3,5-tribromo-6-methylphenol; 2,3,5-Tribromo-4-chloro-6-methylphenol; Phenol, 2,3,5-tribromo-4-chloro-6-methyl-; Tribromochloromethylphenol; 6-Methyl-2,3,5-tribromo-4-chlorophenol; NSC 403079
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,5-Tribromo-4-Chloro-6-Methylphenol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

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

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