Description

(2,5-Dibromophenyl)Methanol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block, prized for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive hydroxyl group and the strategically positioned bromine atoms, which enable selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting bromine-containing bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the dibromophenyl moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Facilitates various transformations, including etherification, esterification, and further halogen-metal exchange reactions for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,5-Dibromophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	147034-01-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6Br2O
Molecular Weight	265.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dibromobenzyl Alcohol; (2,5-Dibromophenyl)carbinol; 1-(2,5-Dibromophenyl)methanol; α-Hydroxy-2,5-dibromotoluene; Benzenemethanol, 2,5-dibromo-; 2,5-Dibromo-α-hydroxybenzyl Alcohol; (2,5-Dibromo-phenyl)-methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2,5-Dibromophenyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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