Description

(2-Bromo-4,5-Dimethylphenyl)Methanol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functional groups, which allow for further chemical modifications, making it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzyl alcohol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromine atom offers a handle for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: Supplied for contract research and manufacturing projects requiring this specific brominated synthon.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Bromo-4,5-Dimethylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	1126385-20-3
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4,5-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; (2-Bromo-4,5-dimethylphenyl)methanol; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-bromobenzyl alcohol; 1-(Bromomethyl)-2,3-dimethylbenzene; α-Bromo-3,4-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 2-bromo-4,5-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Bromo-4,5-Dimethylphenyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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