Description
2-Bromo-4-chloro-6-methylphenol (CAS No. 54852-68-5) is a halogenated phenolic compound with the molecular formula C7H6BrClO. This high-purity reagent is ideal for synthetic organic chemistry, pharmaceutical research, and material science applications. The compound features a bromo and chloro substitution on the aromatic ring, enhancing its reactivity in electrophilic and nucleophilic reactions. Its crystalline form ensures consistent performance in coupling reactions, intermediates synthesis, and as a building block for complex molecules. Packaged under inert conditions to maintain stability, this product is rigorously tested via GC/MS, NMR, and HPLC to meet the highest industry standards. Suitable for laboratory and industrial-scale applications.
Properties
- CAS Number: 54852-68-5
- Complexity: 120
- IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-4-chloro-6-methyl-phenol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6BrClO/c1-4-2-5(9)3-6(8)7(4)10/h2-3,10H,1H3
- InChI Key: AAIDNHOUZKFBTC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 219.92906
- Molecular Formula: C7H6BrClO
- Molecular Weight: 221.48
- SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)Br)Cl
- Topological: 20.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 219.92906
- Synonyms: 2-Bromo-4-chloro-6-methylphenol, 54852-68-5, DTXSID80346650, DTXCID10297722, 848-420-0, 2-Methyl-4-chloro-6-bromophenol, Phenol, 2-bromo-4-chloro-6-methyl-, MFCD00029750, SCHEMBL9051365, SCHEMBL14151513, AAIDNHOUZKFBTC-UHFFFAOYSA-N, ECA85268, 2-Bromo-4-chloro-6-methylphenol #, AKOS022173125, DS-7167, SY115378, CS-0043671, EN300-245419
Application
2-Bromo-4-chloro-6-methylphenol serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. Its halogenated structure makes it valuable for Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for antimicrobial agents. Researchers also utilize it in the development of liquid crystal materials and polymer additives due to its steric and electronic properties.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- 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, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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