Description

Benzenemethanol,3-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-5-Methyl- is a halogenated phenolic benzyl alcohol derivative, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and hydroxyl substituents on the aromatic ring, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or CNS-targeting agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromophenol moiety is essential for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its modifiable aromatic core.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and specialty performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol,3-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-
CAS No.	43135-49-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	217.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxy-3-bromo-5-methylbenzyl alcohol; (3-Bromo-2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)methanol; 5-Methyl-3-bromosalicyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 3-bromo-2-hydroxy-5-methyl-; 43135-49-5; 3-Bromo-5-methylsalicyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzenemethanol,3-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-5-Methyl- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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 degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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 (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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