Description

Benzenemethanol, 5-Bromo-2-Methoxy-A-Methyl- is a specialized brominated aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and methoxy substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing more complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require precise and reliable intermediates for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the reactivity of the bromine atom for further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its aromatic core and modifiable functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce complex aromatic fragments.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 5-Bromo-2-Methoxy-A-Methyl-
CAS No.	16602-17-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	231.09 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-methoxy-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; 1-(5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)ethanol; (5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)methyl carbinol; α-Methyl-5-bromo-2-methoxybenzenemethanol; 2-Methoxy-5-bromo-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 5-bromo-2-methoxy-α-methyl-; (5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzenemethanol, 5-Bromo-2-Methoxy-A-Methyl- is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. We ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.