Description

5-Bromo-2-Iodophenol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both bromine and iodine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules through selective cross-coupling reactions. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates via Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized for synthesizing complex ligands and organometallic catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Iodophenol
CAS No.	858855-11-5
Molecular Formula	C6H4BrIO
Molecular Weight	298.90 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-5-bromophenol; Phenol, 5-bromo-2-iodo-; 5-Bromo-2-iodo-phenol; 858855-11-5; 2-Hydroxy-4-bromo-1-iodobenzene; 4-Bromo-2-iodophenol; 1-Iodo-2-hydroxy-4-bromobenzene; 5-Bromo-2-iodo-1-hydroxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Iodophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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