Description

2-(3-Bromo-Phenoxy)-Ethanol is a versatile brominated aromatic ether-alcohol intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a phenoxy ether linkage and a terminal ethanol group activated by an aromatic bromine substituent, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and crop protection agent development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging the bioactive phenoxy moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce bromophenoxy functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like flame retardancy.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The aryl bromide group makes it a suitable substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Bromo-Phenoxy)-Ethanol
CAS No.	79906-55-1
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	217.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromophenoxyethanol; 2-(3-Bromophenoxy)ethan-1-ol; Ethylene glycol mono-(3-bromophenyl) ether; 1-(3-Bromophenoxy)-2-ethanol; 2-(m-Bromophenoxy)ethanol; m-Bromophenoxyethanol; 3-Bromo-phenoxyethanol; 79906-55-1
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Quality Control

Our 2-(3-Bromo-Phenoxy)-Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting batch-specific results for purity, appearance, and relevant impurities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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