2-Bromo-5-chlorophenol

• CAT Number: M065904
• CAS Number: 13659-23-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H4BrClO
• Molecular Weight: 207.45
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Phenol,2-broMo-5-chloro-
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-5-chlorophenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4BrClO/c7-5-2-1-4(8)3-6(5)9/h1-3,9H
• InChIKey: FMRKYXVZQWHGDA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)O)Br

2-Bromo-5-chlorophenol (Cat No.: M065904) is a halogenated aromatic compound consisting of a phenol ring substituted with a bromine atom at the 2-position and a chlorine atom at the 5-position. It appears as a crystalline solid and is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The presence of both halogens and the hydroxyl group provides reactive sites for further functionalization via substitution or coupling reactions. Its structure also imparts antimicrobial properties, making it useful in biocide and preservative formulations.