Description

2-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropan-1-Ol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a tertiary benzylic alcohol adjacent to a bromine-substituted phenyl ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates requiring a brominated aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced intermediates for crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging the reactivity of the bromine atom for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for chiral or functionalized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers or additives for polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce the 2-methyl-2-(3-bromophenyl)propan-1-ol scaffold into more complex structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental compound for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropan-1-Ol
CAS No.	81606-48-6
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanol; 1-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-methyl-2-propanol; 2-Methyl-2-(3-bromophenyl)propan-1-ol; 3-Bromo-α,α-dimethylbenzenemethanol; (3-Bromophenyl)dimethylcarbinol; 2-(m-Bromophenyl)-2-methylpropan-1-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropan-1-Ol is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.