Description

5-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a methoxy group, makes it a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in creating molecules with specific receptor-binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromine atom can be further functionalized.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specialized aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional benzyl alcohol groups into polymer chains, altering solubility and reactivity.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Useful for creating chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	80866-82-6
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	231.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-5-bromobenzyl alcohol; (5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 5-Bromo-o-anisyl alcohol; 1-(5-Bromo-2-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 5-Bromo-2-methoxybenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 5-bromo-2-methoxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality 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). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

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	≤20 ppm

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