Description

1-(4-Bromo-2,6-Difluoro-Phenyl)-Ethanol is a high-purity fluorinated and brominated aromatic alcohol building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a versatile chiral center and reactive handles for constructing complex molecules in regulated industries. Pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material researchers need it for developing new active ingredients and specialty polymers. Its unique halogen substitution pattern enables precise structural modifications critical for modern R&D and process chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorine-containing drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic cores for electronic display and lighting materials.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporates halogenated aromatic units into specialty polymers to alter thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Useful for creating molecular probes and tags due to its reactive hydroxyl and halogen groups.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(4-Bromo-2,6-Difluoro-Phenyl)-Ethanol
CAS No.	1214900-62-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrF2O
Molecular Weight	237.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Bromo-2,6-difluorophenyl)ethanol; (4-Bromo-2,6-difluorophenyl)methanol (common misnomer); 4-Bromo-2,6-difluoro-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; 1-(4-Bromo-2,6-difluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; α-Methyl-4-bromo-2,6-difluorobenzyl alcohol; 2,6-Difluoro-4-bromophenyl methyl carbinol; BDFP-EtOH (abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Bromo-2,6-Difluoro-Phenyl)-Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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