Description

2-Bromophenyl p-Toluenesulfonate is a high-purity organosulfur compound, specifically a sulfonate ester, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, where the sulfonate ester group acts as an excellent leaving group, enabling precise C-O and C-C bond formation under controlled conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures, developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and creating novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those requiring selective functionalization of aromatic rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromophenyl moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced coatings.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromophenyl p-Toluenesulfonate
CAS No.	84672-48-0
Molecular Formula	C13H11BrO3S
Molecular Weight	327.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromophenyl Tosylate; p-Toluenesulfonic Acid 2-Bromophenyl Ester; 2-Bromophenyl 4-Methylbenzenesulfonate; (2-Bromophenyl) Tosylate; o-Bromophenyl Tosylate; Tosyl o-Bromophenyl Ether; 4-Methylbenzenesulfonic Acid 2-Bromophenyl Ester; 84672-48-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromophenyl p-Toluenesulfonate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place 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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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