Description

2-Bromo-4,6-Dichlorobenzenemethanol is a halogenated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the preparation of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in asymmetric catalysis and material science.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its functional groups.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: A critical starting material for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) performing bespoke synthesis for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4,6-Dichlorobenzenemethanol
CAS No.	115615-21-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrCl2O
Molecular Weight	256.93 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Bromo-4,6-dichlorophenyl)methanol; 2-Bromo-4,6-dichlorobenzyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 2-bromo-4,6-dichloro-; 4,6-Dichloro-2-bromobenzyl Alcohol; α-Bromo-3,5-dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4,6-Dichlorobenzenemethanol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for research and fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up projects.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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