Description

2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Ethanol is a versatile brominated aromatic ether-alcohol intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a phenoxy ether linkage and a terminal hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in drug discovery and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a bromophenoxy moiety for biological activity or as a synthetic handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromine atom and ether linkage contribute to product efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated aromatic cores used in electronic chemicals for displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain extender or functional monomer to introduce aromaticity and bromine into polymers, altering thermal and flame-retardant properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, or Buchwald-Hartwig amination for creating complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development in organic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Ethanol
CAS No.	34743-88-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	217.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromophenoxyethanol; 2-(4-Bromophenoxy)ethan-1-ol; Ethylene glycol mono(4-bromophenyl) ether; 2-Hydroxyethyl 4-bromophenyl ether; 4-Bromo-phenoxyethanol; p-Bromophenoxyethanol; 1-Bromo-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzene; NSC 163083
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Ethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which could affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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