Description

Phenethyl 5-Bromo-2-Hydroxybenzoate is a specialized organic ester compound, identified by CAS NO 1131587-60-4, that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromo-substituted salicylate core and a phenethyl ester group, makes it a versatile building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting inflammation or central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials due to its bromo and ester functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a substrate for studying new catalytic methodologies in academic and industrial labs.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for creating complex ester-based aroma molecules, given the phenethyl moiety which is common in fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenethyl 5-Bromo-2-Hydroxybenzoate
CAS No.	1131587-60-4
Molecular Formula	C15H13BrO3
Molecular Weight	321.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenethyl ester; Phenethyl 5-bromosalicylate; 2-Hydroxy-5-bromobenzoic acid 2-phenylethyl ester; 5-Bromosalicylic acid phenethyl ester; 2-Phenylethyl 5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzoate; 1131587-60-4; 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-benzoic acid phenethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Phenethyl 5-Bromo-2-Hydroxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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.