Description

2-(Bromomethyl)Phenol is a versatile brominated phenolic compound, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its reactive bromomethyl group, which enables efficient functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Crucial for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce phenolic and reactive bromine functionalities into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: A key starting material for synthesizing various dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki and Heck reactions, for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Bromomethyl)Phenol
CAS No.	58402-38-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO
Molecular Weight	187.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bromomethyl)phenol; o-(Bromomethyl)phenol; 2-Hydroxybenzyl bromide; (2-Hydroxyphenyl)methyl bromide; Phenol, 2-(bromomethyl)-; o-Hydroxybenzyl bromide; Bromomethylphenol; 2-Bromomethylphenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Bromomethyl)Phenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for critical synthesis applications.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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