Description

(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)Methanol CAS NO 68120-35-4 is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, which allow for selective derivatization and incorporation into complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is particularly critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors developing active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring brominated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromine atom and hydroxymethyl group enable specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for brominated derivatives used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions, facilitating carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex brominated dyes and high-performance pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	68120-35-4
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-methylbenzyl alcohol; (3-Bromo-p-tolyl)methanol; 1-(3-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)methanol; 3-Bromo-4-methylbenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-bromo-4-methyl-; α-Hydroxymethyl-3-bromo-4-methylbenzene; 3-Bromo-4-methyl-benzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature of being easily oxidized, prolonged exposure to air should be avoided.

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.