Description

5-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-3-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a benzylic alcohol group, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors who require high-purity intermediates for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-inflammatory agents, and antimicrobial compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the bromine atom can be leveraged for further functionalization or to modulate biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where its phenolic and alcohol functionalities allow for polymerization or cross-linking.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis due to its multiple reactive sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-3-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	77691-33-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	217.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Bromomethyl)-6-methylbenzene-1,2-diol; 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzenemethanol; 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-5-bromobenzyl alcohol; (5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)methanol; 5-Bromo-3-methylsalicyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-3-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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 flame. 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%
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.