Description

3-Bromophenol is a versatile brominated aromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a hydroxyl group ortho to a bromine atom, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions, polymer synthesis, and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers and liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing brominated dyes and organic pigments.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Suzuki, Ullmann, and other cross-coupling reactions to introduce the phenol-bromine functionality.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromophenol
CAS No.	591-20-8
Molecular Formula	C6H5BrO
Molecular Weight	173.01 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Bromophenol; 3-Bromophenol; Phenol, 3-bromo-; 1-Bromo-3-hydroxybenzene; 3-Hydroxybromobenzene; m-Hydroxybromobenzene; NSC 6090; CCRIS 5981
EINECS	209-704-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	30°C - 34°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.