Description

(3-Bromophenyl)-(3-Fluorophenyl)Methanol is a high-purity, bifunctional aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring distinct bromo and fluoro substituents, provides versatile handles for selective cross-coupling and further functionalization reactions. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis, including those for asymmetric synthesis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Monomer: Employed in the research and development of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Acts as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study biological pathways and protein functions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring precise halogenated diaryl methanol structures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(3-Bromophenyl)-(3-Fluorophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	1183311-32-1
Molecular Formula	C13H10BrFO
Molecular Weight	281.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-3'-fluorobenzhydrol; (3-Bromophenyl)(3-fluorophenyl)methanol; α-(3-Bromophenyl)-α-(3-fluorophenyl)methanol; 1-(3-Bromophenyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)methanol; [3-Bromophenyl](3-fluorophenyl)carbinol; Benzhydrol, 3-bromo-3'-fluoro-; (3-Fluorophenyl)(3-bromophenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (3-Bromophenyl)-(3-Fluorophenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization. We guarantee high purity levels suitable for demanding research and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing results for identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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