Description

2-Phenyl-2-Bromoethanol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol that serves as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive bromine and hydroxyl functional groups, which allow for selective transformations to create complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), chiral ligands, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the phenyl ethanol moiety is a structural component.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral auxiliaries, ligands for asymmetric catalysis, and organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Polymer Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of specialty monomers, liquid crystals, and performance chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for specialty fragrance applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenyl-2-Bromoethanol
CAS No.	41252-83-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-phenylethanol; (±)-2-Bromo-2-phenylethanol; α-Bromophenethyl Alcohol; 2-Bromo-1-phenylethanol; 1-Phenyl-2-bromoethanol; Phenylethyl Bromohydrin; (RS)-2-Bromo-2-phenylethanol; Bromo(styrene)hydrin
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Quality Control

Our 2-Phenyl-2-Bromoethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber glass, or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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