Description

(3-Bromo-5-Ethoxyphenyl)Methanol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic combination of a reactive benzylic alcohol group and a bromine substituent on an ethoxy-functionalized benzene ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the bromine atom serves as a handle for further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, substituted aromatic core.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: The benzylic alcohol can be modified to create chiral or bidentate ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymer chains to impart specific properties like flame retardancy or altered solubility.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Bromo-5-Ethoxyphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	1646557-18-7
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	231.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-ethoxybenzenemethanol; (3-Bromo-5-ethoxyphenyl)carbinol; 1-(3-Bromo-5-ethoxyphenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-bromo-5-ethoxy-; 5-Ethoxy-3-bromobenzyl alcohol; 3-Bromo-5-ethoxybenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-3-bromo-5-ethoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (3-Bromo-5-Ethoxyphenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our commitment to consistent quality and traceability supports your R&D and scale-up processes with reliable material.

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). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 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.