Description

2-Bromo-5-(tert-Butyl)Phenol is a versatile brominated phenolic intermediate characterized by its tert-butyl and bromo substituents on the aromatic ring. This molecular structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex organic compounds, particularly in advanced material science and specialty chemistry. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring halogenated phenolic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromophenol structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce the bromophenol moiety into complex molecular architectures.
• UV Stabilizer & Antioxidant Precursor: Utilized in the manufacture of additives that protect plastics and coatings from photodegradation and oxidative damage.
• Research & Development: A critical compound for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and organic methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-(tert-Butyl)Phenol
CAS No.	20942-68-1
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-tert-Butyl-2-bromophenol; 2-Bromo-5-tert-butylphenol; 2-Bromo-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 2-Bromo-5-tert-butyl-1-hydroxybenzene; 5-(tert-Butyl)-2-bromophenol; 2-Bromo-5-(tert-butyl)phenol; 20942-68-1
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-(tert-Butyl)Phenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
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.