Description

4-Bromo-3-Isopropylphenol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and an isopropyl group on the phenol ring, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring brominated phenolic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research: A crucial reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for coupling reactions, ligand synthesis, and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and colorants where bromine substitution alters light absorption properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Isopropylphenol
CAS No.	16606-29-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Isopropyl-4-bromophenol; 4-Bromo-3-(1-methylethyl)phenol; 4-Bromo-m-isopropylphenol; Phenol, 4-bromo-3-(1-methylethyl)-; 2-Bromo-5-isopropylphenol (alternative numbering); 16606-29-4; 4-Bromo-3-isopropyl-phenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Bromo-3-Isopropylphenol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting 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 bases.

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.