Description

2-Bromo-6-fluorophenol (CAS No. 2040-89-3) is a high-purity halogenated phenol derivative with the molecular formula C₆H₄BrFO. This compound is a valuable building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents on the phenolic ring, enables versatile reactivity in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for advanced intermediates. Available in >98% purity (GC), this product is rigorously tested for consistency and suitability in sensitive applications. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability, it is ideal for researchers requiring precise control over reaction conditions. Store in a cool, dry place away from light to maintain optimal quality.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2040-89-3
• Complexity: 99.1
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-6-fluoro-phenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4BrFO/c7-4-2-1-3-5(8)6(4)9/h1-3,9H
• InChI Key: DNFDDDWPODPCHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 189.94296
• Molecular Formula: C6H4BrFO
• Molecular Weight: 191.00
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)Br)O)F
• Topological: 20.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 189.94296
• Synonyms: 2-BROMO-6-FLUOROPHENOL, 2040-89-3, DTXSID00381366, DTXCID80332391, 807-795-0, Phenol, 2-bromo-6-fluoro-, MFCD03788533, 2-bromo-6-fluoro-phenol, 6-Fluoro-2-bromophenol, SCHEMBL1423679, SCHEMBL4050934, SCHEMBL15351587, DNFDDDWPODPCHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N, SBB091218, AKOS005145602, AC-3754, CS-W019473, PS-8368, SY039921, DB-006022, EN300-201350

Application

2-Bromo-6-fluorophenol serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including potential drug candidates and specialty chemicals. Its halogenated aromatic structure is utilized in Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig coupling reactions to construct complex scaffolds. Researchers also employ it in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and materials science applications. The compound’s reactivity makes it suitable for modifying phenolic cores in medicinal chemistry programs.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302+H312 (25%): Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal]
• H302 (25%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (25%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H315 (25%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (25%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332 (50%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H335 (25%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (25%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (25%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (25%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (25%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (50%)
• STOT SE 3 (25%)

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