Description

5-Bromo-2-chlorotoluene (CAS No. 54932-72-8) is a high-purity halogenated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆BrCl and IUPAC name 4-bromo-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene. This organic intermediate features a toluene backbone substituted with bromine and chlorine at the 5- and 2-positions, respectively, making it a versatile building block for synthetic chemistry applications. Our product is rigorously tested to meet the highest standards of purity and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in research and industrial processes. Available in various quantities with detailed technical specifications, it is ideal for pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical development, and materials science research. Proper handling precautions should be observed due to its halogenated nature.

Properties

• CAS Number: 54932-72-8
• Complexity: 94.9
• IUPAC Name: 4-bromo-1-chloro-2-methyl-benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6BrCl/c1-5-4-6(8)2-3-7(5)9/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI Key: OZFQMHJKAODEON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 203.93414
• Molecular Formula: C7H6BrCl
• Molecular Weight: 205.48
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)Br)Cl
• Monoisotopic Mass: 203.93414
• Synonyms: 5-Bromo-2-chlorotoluene, 54932-72-8, DTXSID30346140, DTXCID20297213, 611-212-3, 4-Bromo-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene, Benzene, 4-bromo-1-chloro-2-methyl-, MFCD00018503, 2-Chloro-5-bromotoluene, SCHEMBL264070, SCHEMBL2464392, SCHEMBL8956516, 5-Bromo-2-chlorotoluene, 98%, OZFQMHJKAODEON-UHFFFAOYSA-, 4-bromo-1-chloro-2-methyl-benzene, 4-Bromo-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene #, AKOS015834792, CS-W002117, FB57659, PS-8100, AC-25919, SY020698, DB-052665, B3002, ST50406056, EN300-262801, 4-bromo-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene;2-chloro-5-bromotoluene, InChI=1/C7H6BrCl/c1-5-4-6(8)2-3-7(5)9/h2-4H,1H3

Application

5-Bromo-2-chlorotoluene serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. It is commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to construct complex aromatic systems. Researchers employ this compound in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and liquid crystal materials. Its halogen substituents enable further functionalization for tailored molecular architectures.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (10%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H314 (10%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H315 (90%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (90%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332 (10%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H335 (40%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P363, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (10%)
• Skin Corr. 1B (10%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (90%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (90%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (10%)
• STOT SE 3 (40%)

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