Description

2-Bromo-3,5-Dichloro-Toluene is a halogenated toluene derivative, a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its precise molecular structure, featuring bromine and chlorine substituents on the aromatic ring, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in catalysis, material science, and active ingredient development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of halogenated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its halogenated structure contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a foundational unit for constructing sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development, cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig), and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3,5-Dichloro-Toluene
CAS No.	876493-68-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrCl2
Molecular Weight	239.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-methyl-3,5-dichlorobenzene; 3,5-Dichloro-2-bromotoluene; Toluene, 2-bromo-3,5-dichloro-; 2-Methyl-3,5-dichlorobromobenzene; 2-Bromo-3,5-dichloro-1-methylbenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-methyl-3,5-dichloro-; (2-Bromo-3,5-dichlorophenyl)methane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3,5-Dichloro-Toluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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