Description

Benzeneethanol, β-Amino-4-Bromo-2-Methyl-, (βr)- is a specialized brominated amino alcohol derivative, serving as a high-value chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a structurally defined, functionalized intermediate that enables the precise construction of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity, stereochemically defined intermediates for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in areas requiring brominated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its specific bromine and amino functionalities contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in cross-coupling reactions and stereoselective transformations.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Benzeneethanol, β-Amino-4-Bromo-2-Methyl-, (βr)-
CAS No.	1213653-03-2
Molecular Formula	C9H12BrNO
Molecular Weight	230.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Amino-1-(4-bromo-2-methylphenyl)ethanol; (R)-1-(4-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)-2-aminoethanol; β-Amino-4-bromo-2-methylbenzenethanol (R)-; 4-Bromo-2-methyl-β-amino-(R)-benzenethanol; (R)-4'-Bromo-2'-methyl-2-amino-1-phenylethanol; Amino alcohol intermediate 1213653-03-2; Chiral bromo amino alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzeneethanol, β-Amino-4-Bromo-2-Methyl-, (βr)- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to confirm identity and specification compliance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment, and we support custom purity requirements to meet specific project needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere if prolonged exposure is anticipated to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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