Description

2-(4-Bromophenyl)Propane-1,3-Diol is a versatile brominated aromatic diol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a bromoaryl group and two primary hydroxyl groups, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating chiral centers and complex ether/ester linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing bidentate or tridentate ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or chain extender in the synthesis of specialty polyesters, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, imparting flame retardancy and modified thermal properties.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its rigid aromatic core and flexible diol chain.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromophenyl)Propane-1,3-Diol
CAS No.	149506-34-3
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	231.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Propanediol, 2-(4-bromophenyl)-; 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-1,3-propanediol; 4-Bromobenzenedimethanol; (4-Bromophenyl)-1,3-propanediol; α-(4-Bromobenzyl)glycerol; 2-(p-Bromophenyl)propane-1,3-diol; p-Bromophenyl-1,3-propanediol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Bromophenyl)Propane-1,3-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect product stability and performance.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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