Description

Tetrabromo-4-Fluoro-o-Xylene is a highly functionalized halogenated aromatic compound, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring multiple bromine atoms and a fluorine substituent on the xylene backbone, provides exceptional reactivity for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the reactivity of bromine and fluorine for bioactivity.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor in medicinal chemistry for creating fluorinated and brominated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS research.
• Flame Retardant Development: Used in research and production of high-performance, halogen-based flame retardant additives for polymers and engineering plastics.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in organometallic chemistry to synthesize specialized ligands and catalysts for cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for creating functionalized monomers and polymers with specific electronic or thermal properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabromo-4-Fluoro-o-Xylene
CAS No.	89226-81-3
Molecular Formula	C8H5Br4F
Molecular Weight	443.74 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(dibromomethyl)-4-fluorobenzene; 4-Fluoro-α,α,α',α'-tetrabromo-o-xylene; 4-Fluoro-1,2-bis(dibromomethyl)benzene; Tetrabromo-4-fluoro-1,2-dimethylbenzene; 4-Fluoro-o-xylene tetrabromide; 1,2-Bis(dibromomethyl)-4-fluoro-benzene; 4-Fluorobenzene-1,2-diyldimethylene tetrabromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrabromo-4-Fluoro-o-Xylene is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

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.