Description

1-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropan-2-Ol CAS NO 3762-39-8 is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a tertiary alcohol group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and chemical manufacturers engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the bromophenyl moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and liquid crystals, where its aromatic and alcohol functionalities can be modified.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for charge-transport materials or emissive layers in OLED research.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for custom synthesis houses producing high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for diverse clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropan-2-Ol
CAS No.	3762-39-8
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-(3-bromophenyl)-2-propanol; 1-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-methyl-2-propanol; 3-Bromo-α,α-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; m-Bromo-α,α-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; (3-Bromophenyl)dimethylcarbinol; 2-Methyl-2-(3-bromophenyl)propan-1-ol; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropan-2-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. We offer material suitable for research and industrial synthesis, with standard purity grades typically exceeding 97% (by HPLC). Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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