Description

6-Bromo-2,3-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol is a halogenated benzyl alcohol derivative serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its multi-halogenated aromatic structure makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and chloro substituents influence bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic halogen functionality.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes, tags, and linkers for studying biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to fine chemical companies for use in multi-step custom synthesis projects for clients.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in discovery chemistry for creating compound libraries and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2,3-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	1807009-09-1
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrCl2O
Molecular Weight	256.93 g/mol
Synonyms	(6-Bromo-2,3-dichlorophenyl)methanol; 2,3-Dichloro-6-bromobenzyl alcohol; 1-(Bromomethyl)-2,3-dichloro-6-bromobenzene (incorrect but common misnomer); Benzyl alcohol, 6-bromo-2,3-dichloro-; α-Hydroxymethyl-2,3-dichloro-6-bromobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2,3-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

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%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.