Description

3-Bromobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive bromine and hydroxyl functional groups, which allow for selective modifications to create complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a brominated benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromine atom enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polymers and resins with tailored properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings for constructing biaryl systems.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyl alcohol group can be used for the protection and subsequent deprotection of alcohols in multi-step syntheses.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments.
• Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	15852-73-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO
Molecular Weight	187.04 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Bromobenzyl Alcohol; (3-Bromophenyl)methanol; 3-Bromobenzenemethanol; α-Bromo-m-xylene-α-ol; Benzenemethanol, 3-bromo-; NSC 403697; 1-Bromo-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzene
EINECS	239-980-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromobenzyl Alcohol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	55 - 58 °C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.