Description

3-Bromo-5-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Phenol is a high-purity, multi-functional phenolic compound featuring both bromine and hydroxyl substituents on its aromatic rings. This unique structure makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for creating advanced electronic materials used in displays and lighting.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart flame retardancy and thermal stability to high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to its bromine substituent.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reference standard and starting material in academic and industrial research laboratories for exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Phenol
CAS No.	1261956-89-1
Molecular Formula	C12H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	265.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-3-bromophenol; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-bromo-4',5-diol; 3-Bromo-5-(4'-hydroxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)phenol; 3-Bromo-5-(p-hydroxyphenyl)phenol; Biphenyl-3-bromo-4',5-diol; 4'-Hydroxy-3'-bromobiphenyl-4-ol; 3-Bromo-5-(4-hydroxyphenyl)phenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Phenol 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 suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

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