Description

4-Bromobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive bromine and hydroxyl functional groups, which allow for selective transformations to create complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromobenzyl moiety is incorporated for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the creation of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An important substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura coupling for constructing biaryl systems.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyl alcohol group can be used to protect other functional groups during multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	873-75-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO
Molecular Weight	187.04 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Bromobenzyl Alcohol; (4-Bromophenyl)methanol; 4-Bromobenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxy-4-bromotoluene; 1-Bromo-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; Bromobenzyl Alcohol; p-Bromobenzylalcohol; 4-Bromobenzylalcohol
EINECS	212-841-2

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for use in regulated applications.

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). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	74°C - 78°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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