Description

2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive bromine substituent and a hydroxyl group, which allows for selective transformations and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as intermediate synthesis and material science research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules, particularly those requiring brominated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromophenyl group is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and halogenated nature.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving diverse client projects.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including exploring new bromination and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	58777-84-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	279.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(4-bromophenyl)ethan-1-ol; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-bromoethanol; 4-Bromophenacyl Bromide, reduced; α-Bromo-4-bromophenethyl Alcohol; (4-Bromophenyl)bromomethylcarbinol; 2-Bromo-2-(4-bromophenyl)ethanol; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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