Description

(S)-4-Bromo-α-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a high-value chiral building block and intermediate of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in providing a stereochemically defined, functionalized aromatic structure that is crucial for constructing complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced crop protection agents.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Utilized in the preparation of ligands for asymmetric catalysis, such as phosphines and oxazolines.
• Employed in the research and development of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, where chirality impacts biological activity.
• Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of liquid crystals and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Used in academic and industrial research for methodological studies in stereoselective carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of other valuable (S)-configured benzylic alcohols and amines via further chemical transformation.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-4-Bromo-α-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	100760-04-1
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol; (S)-α-Methyl-4-bromobenzyl Alcohol; (S)-p-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl Alcohol; (S)-(-)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethyl Alcohol; (1S)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethan-1-ol; (S)-4-Bromophenethyl Alcohol; (S)-HMPB Alcohol; (S)-Bromophenylethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-4-Bromo-α-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) determination, to ensure compliance with high-purity standards for research and development use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and identity are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture uptake, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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