Description

2-Bromo-4-Methoxyphenol is a versatile brominated phenolic compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and methoxy substituents, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a bromophenol core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), due to its aromatic and halogenated nature.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or additive for creating specialty polymers with enhanced flame retardancy, stability, or specific reactivity.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments, where it contributes to color fastness and molecular stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new coupling reactions, catalytic processes, and material science applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methoxyphenol
CAS No.	17332-12-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	203.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-2-bromophenol; 2-Bromo-4-methoxyphenol; 2-Bromo-4-hydroxyanisole; 4-Methoxy-2-bromo-1-hydroxybenzene; 2-Bromoguaiacol; 2-Bromo-4-methoxy-1-phenol; 1-Hydroxy-2-bromo-4-methoxybenzene; 2-Bromo-4-methoxyphenolate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Methoxyphenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced material applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of heat. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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