Description

4-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol 97 is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its bromine and methoxy functional groups, which enable selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their development and production workflows.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring substituted benzyl alcohol motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to alter physical properties such as solubility, thermal stability, or reactivity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other specialty fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol 97
CAS No.	17102-63-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	217.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-4-bromobenzyl alcohol; (4-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 4-Bromo-o-anisyl alcohol; 4-Bromo-2-methoxybenzenemethanol; 1-(4-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)methanol; α-Hydroxy-4-bromo-2-methoxytoluene; 4-Bromo-2-methoxybenzylalcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol 97 is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, to meet the specifications required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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