Description

4-Bromo Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive bromine substituent and a benzylic alcohol group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a brominated aromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom facilitates further coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine functional groups into polymer chains for flame retardancy or to create reactive sites for further chemical modification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitutions to create more complex diaryl and aryl-alkyl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research in both academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	71831-21-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromobenzyl Alcohol; (4-Bromophenyl)methanol; α-Bromo-p-xylene alcohol; p-Bromobenzyl Alcohol; 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-hydroxybenzene; 4-Bromobenzenemethanol; Bromo Methyl Benzyl Alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo Methylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light 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%
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.