Description

(4-Bromo-3-Chloro-Phenyl)-Methanol is a halogenated benzyl alcohol derivative, a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive hydroxyl group on a dihalogenated aromatic scaffold, enabling precise functionalization for complex molecule construction. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its aromatic core and modifiable functional group.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the biotechnology and specialty chemical sectors.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional labs for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Bromo-3-Chloro-Phenyl)-Methanol
CAS No.	120077-68-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrClO
Molecular Weight	221.48 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-chlorobenzyl alcohol; (4-Bromo-3-chlorophenyl)methanol; 1-Bromo-2-chloro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 3-Chloro-4-bromobenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxy-4-bromo-3-chlorotoluene; 4-Bromo-3-chloro-benzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 4-bromo-3-chloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Bromo-3-Chloro-Phenyl)-Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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