Description

5-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenol is a versatile brominated phenolic compound that serves as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and methoxy substituents, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where precise chemical architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a bromophenol core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for specialty chemicals used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes due to its aromatic and halogenated properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex dyes and organic pigments, contributing to color fastness and stability.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine and phenolic groups into polymer chains, enhancing flame retardancy and other material properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenol
CAS No.	37942-01-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	203.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-5-bromophenol; 5-Bromoguaiacol; 5-Bromo-2-hydroxyanisole; 2-Hydroxy-4-bromoanisole; 4-Bromo-2-methoxyphenol; Guaiacol, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromoveratrole (common misnomer, check context); 5-Bromo-o-methoxyphenol
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substances, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality protocols.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	65 - 70 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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