Description

(5-Bromo-2-Nitrophenyl)Methanol is a versatile brominated nitrophenyl derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional molecular structure, which provides distinct reactive sites for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing bromo- and nitro-substituted aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized azo dyes and colorants.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate for Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the bromine substituent.
• Academic & R&D: Used in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies and novel compound library generation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(5-Bromo-2-Nitrophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	1241894-37-0
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	232.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol; (5-Bromo-2-nitrophenyl)methanol; 2-Nitro-5-bromobenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-5-bromo-2-nitrobenzene; 5-Bromo-2-nitrobenzenemethanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-bromo-2-nitrobenzene; Benzenemethanol, 5-bromo-2-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (5-Bromo-2-Nitrophenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.