Description

3-Bromomethoxyphenol is a versatile brominated phenolic compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and methoxy substituents on the phenol ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a bromophenol ether moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes, due to its aromatic and halogenated structure.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or additive for creating specialty polymers with enhanced flame retardancy or specific chemical resistance.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments, where it contributes to color fastness and molecular stability.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and creating libraries of novel compounds for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromomethoxyphenol
CAS No.	71411-97-7
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	203.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-1-methoxybenzene-2-ol; 3-Bromoguaiacol; 2-Methoxy-6-bromophenol; 1-Bromo-2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzene; 6-Bromo-2-methoxyphenol; 3-Bromocatechol monomethyl ether; 3-Bromomethoxybenzene-2-ol; 2-Bromo-6-methoxyphenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromomethoxyphenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤1.5%

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