Description

Benzene, 2-Bromo-1-Iodo-3-Methyl- is a high-purity, multi-halogenated aromatic building block of significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the selective introduction of bromine and iodine substituents in complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications in cross-coupling reactions, ligand synthesis, and the development of novel organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen atoms for structural diversification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid benzene core and halogen handles.
• Chemical Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology Development: A valuable substrate for developing new halogenation, functionalization, and cyclization reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 2-Bromo-1-Iodo-3-Methyl-
CAS No.	888214-21-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrI
Molecular Weight	296.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-iodo-3-methylbenzene; 2-Bromo-1-iodo-3-methylbenzene; 3-Methyl-1-iodo-2-bromobenzene; 1-Iodo-2-bromo-3-methylbenzene; 2-Bromo-1-iodo-m-xylene; m-Xylene, 2-bromo-1-iodo-; (2-Bromo-1-iodo-3-methyl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our Benzene, 2-Bromo-1-Iodo-3-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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