Description

5-Bromo-2-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functional group combination, offering a reactive benzylic alcohol and a halogen substituent for further derivatization, making it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bromine atom for further cross-coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies and organic semiconductors.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce functional aromatic groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like thermal stability and refractive index.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	258886-04-3
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	(5-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)methanol; 2-Methyl-5-bromobenzyl alcohol; 1-(5-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)methanol; 5-Bromo-o-tolylmethanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-5-bromo-2-methylbenzene; 5-Bromo-2-methylbenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 5-bromo-2-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and cGMP intermediate synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Heavy Metals	<10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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