1,5-dibromo-2,3,4-trifluorobenzene; CAS No.: 17299-95-5;1,5-dibromo-2,3,4-trifluorobenzene. PROPERTIES: 1,5-dibromo-2,3,4-trifluorobenzene is a multiply halogenated aromatic compound with molecular formula C6HBr2F3. It typically exists as a colorless liquid with a mild aromatic odor, having a boiling point around 110-115 C. The compound has limited water solubility but dissolves well in organic solvents like dichloromethane or ether. It exhibits moderate thermal stability but may decompose when exposed to high temperatures or strong bases, releasing toxic bromine and fluorine-containing fumes. Proper storage involves keeping it in tightly sealed containers below 25 C, away from heat sources and incompatible materials. APPLICATIONS: In organic synthesis, this compound serves as a versatile intermediate for creating complex aromatic systems through its reactive bromo substituents. The trifluoro substituents provide strong electron-withdrawing effects that influence reactivity and selectivity in coupling reactions (Synthesis). In pharmaceutical development, 1,5-dibromo-2,3,4-trifluorobenzene contributes to the synthesis of antimicrobial and anticancer agents where the halogenated aromatic scaffold enhances binding to biological targets (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry). The compound also finds application in materials science as a building block for organic electronics, where its electron-deficient aromatic core influences the electronic properties of derived materials (Advanced Materials).