Description

6-Bromo-2-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of reactive bromo and fluoro substituents alongside a hydroxymethyl group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of small molecule drugs, particularly in kinase inhibitor and CNS-active compound research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in constructing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the halogenated benzyl moiety confers specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or functionalized catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers for advanced polymers or liquid crystals.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating tagged molecules or probes for studying biological pathways and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring halogenated, fluorinated benzyl derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	1449008-31-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrFO
Molecular Weight	219.05 g/mol
Synonyms	(6-Bromo-2-fluoro-3-methylphenyl)methanol; 2-Fluoro-6-bromo-3-methylbenzyl alcohol; 1-(6-Bromo-2-fluoro-3-methylphenyl)methanol; 3-Methyl-6-bromo-2-fluorobenzyl alcohol; Benzyl alcohol, 6-bromo-2-fluoro-3-methyl-; α-Hydroxymethyl-2-fluoro-6-bromo-3-methylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent moisture absorption and potential oxidation.

Specification

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