Description

3-(Aminomethyl)-4-Bromophenol is a versatile brominated phenol derivative featuring both an aminomethyl and a hydroxyl functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules where precise structural modification is required. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromophenol core provides specific bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional amine and phenolic groups into polymer backbones, enhancing properties like adhesion, cross-linking, and UV stability.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful in biochemical research for labeling proteins or other biomolecules due to its reactive amine and phenol groups.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for charge-transport materials and organic semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Aminomethyl)-4-Bromophenol
CAS No.	1243460-09-4
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	202.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-(aminomethyl)phenol; 2-Bromo-5-hydroxybenzylamine; (5-Hydroxy-2-bromophenyl)methanamine; 3-(Aminomethyl)-4-bromophenol; 4-Bromo-3-hydroxybenzylamine; 2-Bromo-5-(aminomethyl)phenol; 1243460-09-4; 5-Hydroxy-2-bromobenzylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Aminomethyl)-4-Bromophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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