Description

2-Bromo-6-Iodotoluene is a high-purity halogenated toluene derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and iodine substituents on the aromatic ring, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates requiring halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactivity for creating diverse chemical scaffolds.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings, enabling carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemists and process chemists in lead optimization and route scouting for complex molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Iodotoluene
CAS No.	97456-81-0
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrI
Molecular Weight	296.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-iodo-3-methylbenzene; 2-Bromo-6-iodo-1-methylbenzene; 3-Methyl-2-bromo-1-iodobenzene; Toluene, 2-bromo-6-iodo-; o-Bromo-m-iodotoluene; 2-Bromo-6-iodotoluol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Iodotoluene 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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