Description

3-Bromo-5-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol is a versatile brominated phenolic intermediate with a reactive benzyl alcohol group. This compound is valued for its dual functionality, enabling its use as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its bromine substituent for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the production of specialty polymers and resins, where the hydroxyl and alcohol groups can be modified for cross-linking.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials and advanced organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Functions as a scaffold for creating fluorescent tags or molecular probes for biological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	1020336-51-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	203.04 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Bromo-5-hydroxyphenyl)methanol; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-bromophenol; 3-Bromo-5-hydroxybenzenemethanol; 1-Bromo-3-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 3-Bromo-5-hydroxybenzylalcohol; 3-Bromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)phenol; Benzyl alcohol, 3-bromo-5-hydroxy-; 3-Br-5-OH-BnOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-5-Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP-compliant manufacturing for advanced applications and are committed to meeting the specific quality requirements of our global clientele.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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%
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.