Description

(3-Bromo-2-Chlorophenyl)Methanol is a versatile halogenated benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. 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 fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogen-substituted phenyl structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom chemical synthesis services and scale-up production under cGMP conditions.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological development and exploratory chemistry within university and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Bromo-2-Chlorophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	1261524-75-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrClO
Molecular Weight	221.48 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methanol; 1-(3-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methanol; 2-Chloro-3-bromobenzyl alcohol; (3-Bromo-2-chloro-phenyl)-methanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-bromo-2-chloro-; 3-Bromo-2-chlorobenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-3-bromo-2-chlorobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (3-Bromo-2-Chlorophenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, including those under development for regulatory submission.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥96.0%
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.