Description

2-Bromo-1-Indanol is a versatile brominated indanol derivative, a key chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized, stereogenic center that is crucial for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications such as asymmetric synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel, biologically active compounds for crop protection and pest management.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in enantioselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multistep synthesis of complex natural products, flavors, and fragrances.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or building block for specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-Indanol
CAS No.	5400-80-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoindan-1-ol; 1-Indanol, 2-bromo-; (±)-2-Bromo-1-indanol; 2-Bromo-1-hydroxyindane; rac-2-Bromoindan-1-ol; 2-Bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-Indanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral purity analysis, to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP standards for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor purity grades to meet specific research or production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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