Description

(S)-2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanol is a high-purity chiral building block of significant value in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Key building block in agrochemical research for creating novel herbicides or fungicides.
• Chiral ligand or catalyst precursor in asymmetric synthesis.
• Intermediate for liquid crystal materials and other advanced organic electronic compounds.
• Starting material for the preparation of other brominated fine chemicals and specialty monomers.
• Use in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies in stereoselective reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	100306-24-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	279.96 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Bromo-1-(4-bromophenyl)ethanol; (S)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-bromoethanol; (S)-α-Bromo-4-bromobenzeneethanol; (S)-p-Bromophenyl bromomethyl carbinol; (S)-2-Bromo-1-(p-bromophenyl)ethanol; (S)-Bromohydrin derivative of 4-Bromoacetophenone; (S)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-bromoethan-1-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) and chemical purity determination by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment.

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 moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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