Description
2-Bromo-1-chloro-3-methylbenzene (CAS No. 69190-56-3) is a high-purity halogenated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C7H6BrCl. This organobromine and organochlorine derivative features a methyl group at the 3-position, making it a versatile intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry. Its precise molecular structure (IUPAC name: 2-bromo-1-chloro-3-methylbenzene) ensures consistent reactivity in electrophilic substitutions and metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. Supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid with >98% purity (GC), it is ideal for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research. Proper storage under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C is recommended to maintain stability. Available in research quantities (5g to 1kg) with optional COA and NMR spectra.
Properties
- CAS Number: 69190-56-3
- Complexity: 94.9
- IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-1-chloro-3-methyl-benzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6BrCl/c1-5-3-2-4-6(9)7(5)8/h2-4H,1H3
- InChI Key: ADSIBTDRKLGGEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 203.93414
- Molecular Formula: C7H6BrCl
- Molecular Weight: 205.48
- SMILES: CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)Cl)Br
- Monoisotopic Mass: 203.93414
- Synonyms: 2-bromo-1-chloro-3-methylbenzene, 641-162-8, 2-Bromo-3-chlorotoluene, 69190-56-3, Benzene, 2-bromo-1-chloro-3-methyl-, MFCD00060645, SCHEMBL2268836, SCHEMBL2291121, SCHEMBL5205859, SCHEMBL8157729, SCHEMBL8157730, Benzaldehyde,2-bromo-5-chloro-, SCHEMBL10755190, SCHEMBL14127363, DTXSID60370791, ADSIBTDRKLGGEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N, UCA19056, 2-bromo-3-chlorotoluene, AldrichCPR, AKOS015890149, CS-W007120, AS-18038, BP-11105, SY024814, DB-020599, EN300-367356
Application
This compound serves as a key building block in Suzuki-Miyaura and Kumada couplings for creating biaryl structures in drug discovery. Researchers utilize its halogen selectivity to synthesize complex molecules in medicinal chemistry programs. The methyl group enhances solubility for homogeneous catalysis applications in specialty chemical production.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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