Description

2-Bromo-5-Hydroxymethyl-Anisole is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a hydroxymethyl group on an anisole core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for creating specialized aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifiers: Employed to introduce functional bromo- and hydroxymethyl groups into polymer chains to alter physical or chemical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other transformations common in laboratory-scale and process chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a starting material for synthesizing complex chromophores and specialty colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Hydroxymethyl-Anisole
CAS No.	17100-64-0
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	231.09 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Bromomethyl)-2-methoxyphenol; 2-Bromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)anisole; 1-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-bromoanisole; 2-Methoxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl bromide; 2-Bromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)methoxybenzene; Anisole, 2-bromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-5-Hydroxymethyl-Anisole is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, and custom specifications can be developed to support your cGMP or research-grade applications.

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). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent oxidation.

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤1.5%

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