Description

2-Bromo-4-Hydroxymethyl-Phenol is a versatile halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a hydroxymethyl group on the phenol ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring brominated phenolic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Monomer or modifier for producing specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance materials with enhanced flame retardancy or stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Intermediate in the manufacture of electronic chemicals for display and lighting technologies.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing biaryl structures.
• Research & Development: Valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Hydroxymethyl-Phenol
CAS No.	29922-56-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	203.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-bromophenol; 2-Bromo-4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol; 3-Bromo-4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol; Phenol, 2-bromo-4-(hydroxymethyl)-; 2-Bromo-4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol; 4-Hydroxy-3-bromobenzyl alcohol; (3-Bromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Hydroxymethyl-Phenol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor purity grades to meet specific project requirements, from research to commercial scale.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.