α-Bromo-2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorotoluene

• CAT Number: R018291
• CAS Number: 1765-40-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H2BrF5
• Molecular Weight: 260.989
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(Bromomethyl)-2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzene; (Bromomethyl)pentafluorobenzene; (Pentafluorophenyl)methyl Bromide; 1-(Bromomethyl)-2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzene; 1-(Bromomethyl)pentafluorobenzene; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoro-α-bromotoluene; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafl
• Storage: Room temperature
• IUPAC Name: 1-(bromomethyl)-2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H2BrF5/c8-1-2-3(9)5(11)7(13)6(12)4(2)10/h1H2
• InChIKey: XDEPVFFKOVDUNO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C1=C(C(=C(C(=C1F)F)F)F)F)Br

α-Bromo-2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorotoluene(CAT: R018291) is a halogenated aromatic compound featuring a bromine atom attached to the methyl group of a pentafluorotoluene ring. This compound is an important intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. The presence of both bromine and multiple fluorine atoms enhances the reactivity of the molecule, making it a valuable building block for creating more complex fluorinated compounds. It is commonly used in coupling reactions, such as Suzuki and Sonogashira couplings, where it helps introduce fluorinated aromatic systems into larger molecules. Additionally, α-Bromo-2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorotoluene is studied for its potential applications in the development of materials with unique electronic and chemical properties, as fluorinated aromatic compounds are often sought after for their stability and bioactivity in various industrial and research settings.