Description

(3-Bromophenyl)(Phenyl)Methanol CAS NO 63012-04-4 is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol, serving as a crucial chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both phenyl and bromophenyl groups, makes it valuable for constructing complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and CNS-active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and process optimization.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance and dye molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Bromophenyl)(Phenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	63012-04-4
Molecular Formula	C13H11BrO
Molecular Weight	263.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzhydrol, 3-Bromo-; (3-Bromophenyl)phenylmethanol; 3-Bromobenzhydrol; α-Phenyl-3-bromobenzyl Alcohol; m-Bromobenzhydrol; 1-(3-Bromophenyl)-1-phenylethanol (common misnomer, correct is methanol); 3-Bromodiphenylmethanol; (3-Bromophenyl)(Phenyl)Carbinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of (3-Bromophenyl)(Phenyl)Methanol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.