Description

[2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Phenyl]Methanol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromophenoxy ether linkage and a benzylic alcohol group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it serves as a precursor for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring brominated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for brominated aromatic cores in electronic and photonic materials, including liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and high-performance resins.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable starting material for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and for introducing functional groups via the reactive alcohol moiety.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Phenyl]Methanol
CAS No.	74744-79-9
Molecular Formula	C13H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	279.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-[(4-Bromophenoxy)]phenyl)methanol; 2-[(4-Bromophenoxy)]benzyl alcohol; [2-(4-Bromophenoxy)phenyl]methanol; 1-(4-Bromophenoxy)-2-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; o-(4-Bromophenoxy)benzyl alcohol; 2-(4-Bromophenoxy)benzenemethanol; 4-Bromophenyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Phenyl]Methanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and commercial synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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