Description

3-Bromo-2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenol is a high-purity, multi-functional halogenated phenol derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring bromine, fluorine, and a trifluoromethyl group, makes it an indispensable building block for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic cores for electronic materials, contributing to improved performance in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce halogenated phenyl groups into specialty polymers, altering thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to construct complex, multi-substituted aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenol
CAS No.	943833-04-3
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrF4O
Molecular Weight	259.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-bromo-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenol; 3-Bromo-2-fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-cresol; Phenol, 3-bromo-2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-bromo-2-fluorophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.