Description

2-Bromoresorcinol is a halogenated derivative of resorcinol, serving as a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the introduction of both bromine and phenolic hydroxyl groups, enabling precise molecular modifications for creating complex, high-value compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for active ingredient development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring bromophenol motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for brominated dyes and specialty colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the production of flame-retardant or high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale and industrial-scale reactions for introducing bromo and dihydroxy functionalities.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoresorcinol
CAS No.	6751-75-3
Molecular Formula	C6H5BrO2
Molecular Weight	189.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1,3-dihydroxybenzene; 2-Bromoresorcin; 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-bromobenzene; m-Dihydroxybromobenzene; Resorcinol, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromobenzene-1,3-diol; Bromoresorcinol
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoresorcinol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 incompatible materials such as 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	108°C - 112°C
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.