Description

2-Bromo-4,6-Difluorophenol is a halogenated phenol derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring bromine and fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorine-containing drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Precursor for fluorine-based electronic chemicals used in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for engineering plastics and high-performance polymers requiring flame retardancy or specific dielectric properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Essential substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4,6-Difluorophenol
CAS No.	98130-56-4
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrF2O
Molecular Weight	208.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4,6-difluorophenol; 4,6-Difluoro-2-bromophenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-4,6-difluoro-; 98130-56-4; 2-Br-4,6-F2-PhOH
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4,6-Difluorophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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