Description

2-Bromotoluene is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactive bromine substituent, which facilitates efficient cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations essential for creating complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is particularly vital for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients, liquid crystals, and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection chemicals.
• Liquid Crystal Production: Serves as a building block for mesogenic compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Essential for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Research & Development: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromotoluene
CAS No.	95-46-5
Molecular Formula	C7H7Br
Molecular Weight	171.04 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Bromotoluene; 2-Methylbromobenzene; ortho-Bromotoluene; 1-Bromo-2-methylbenzene; 2-Tolyl bromide; Bromomethylbenzene; o-Methylbromobenzene; Toluene-2-bromide
EINECS	202-419-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromotoluene is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.420 - 1.430
Boiling Point	181 - 182 °C
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.556 - 1.558

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