Description

(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)Methanol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic scaffold with both a reactive benzylic alcohol group and a bromine substituent, enabling diverse chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays, where its rigid, substituted benzene core is valuable.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile intermediate in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other transformations to create complex organic architectures.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or chain modifier to introduce specific functional groups into polymer backbones for specialty plastics and resins.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	149104-89-2
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-methylbenzyl alcohol; (4-Bromo-m-tolyl)methanol; 3-Methyl-4-bromobenzyl alcohol; 1-(4-Bromo-3-methylphenyl)methanol; m-Tolyl-4-bromo methanol; 4-Bromo-3-methyl-benzenemethanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-4-bromo-3-methylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Bromo-3-Methylphenyl)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 requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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