Description

(2-Bromo-3,5-Difluoro-Phenyl)-Methanol is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic alcohol building block. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing difluorophenyl and bromo substituents for targeted biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in asymmetric catalysis and material science.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its functionalizable benzyl alcohol group.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for bespoke synthesis projects requiring this specific halogenated scaffold.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in exploratory chemistry for creating new chemical entities in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Bromo-3,5-Difluoro-Phenyl)-Methanol
CAS No.	1256081-83-0
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrF2O
Molecular Weight	223.02 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Bromo-3,5-difluorophenyl)methanol; 2-Bromo-3,5-difluorobenzyl alcohol; 1-(2-Bromo-3,5-difluorophenyl)methanol; (2-Bromo-3,5-difluorophenyl)carbinol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2-bromo-3,5-difluorobenzene; 2-Bromo-3,5-difluoro-benzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 2-bromo-3,5-difluoro-
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Quality Control

Our (2-Bromo-3,5-Difluoro-Phenyl)-Methanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor purity grades to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.