Description

Benzenemethanol, 2-Bromo-5-Hydroxy-4-Methoxy- is a high-purity, functionalized benzyl alcohol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable chemical building block for the construction of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science industries for developing new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with brominated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive bromine and hydroxyl groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional monomers or additives for specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for scaling up novel synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 2-Bromo-5-Hydroxy-4-Methoxy-
CAS No.	655238-34-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	233.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 4-Methoxy-5-hydroxy-2-bromobenzyl alcohol; (2-Bromo-5-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 2-Bromo-4-methoxy-5-hydroxybenzenemethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzenemethanol, 2-Bromo-5-Hydroxy-4-Methoxy- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

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