Description

(4-Bromophenyl)(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methanol CAS NO 838-21-1 is a high-purity diarylmethanol derivative, a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and methoxy substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Research: A valuable building block for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials due to its diaryl core and modifiable functional groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers with specific optical or thermal properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, functional group transformations, and new synthetic pathway exploration.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(4-Bromophenyl)(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	838-21-1
Molecular Formula	C14H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	293.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-4'-methoxybenzhydrol; (4-Bromophenyl)(4-methoxyphenyl)carbinol; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)methanol; α-(4-Bromophenyl)-4-methoxybenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, α-(4-bromophenyl)-4-methoxy-; p-Bromo-p'-methoxybenzhydrol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Bromophenyl)(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards, from research to cGMP manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

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%

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