Description

4-Bromo-α-Ethylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the production of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring high-purity intermediates for research, development, and manufacturing of active ingredients will find this product essential for introducing specific bromine and alcohol functionalities into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a brominated benzyl alcohol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its specific structure imparts desired biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for creating specialized organic molecules used in electronic displays and lighting technologies.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Polymer Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex fine chemicals, dyes, and polymers that require precise bromine substitution patterns.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for chemical research in medicinal chemistry, material science, and process development laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-α-Ethylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	4489-22-9
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-propanol; α-Ethyl-4-bromobenzyl Alcohol; (4-Bromophenyl)(ethyl)methanol; 4-Bromo-α-ethylbenzenemethanol; p-Bromo-α-ethylbenzyl Alcohol; 4-Bromo-α-ethylbenzylalcohol; (RS)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)propan-1-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-α-Ethylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to meet precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and acids. 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 or solid
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	≤ 10 ppm

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