Description

(3-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl)Methanol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries that require high-purity, specialized intermediates for research and production, such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and fine chemical synthesis, are the primary users of this material.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing substituted benzyl alcohol or bromoaryl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromine and hydroxymethyl groups offer sites for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, a cornerstone of modern synthetic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of novel polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring precise bromine substitution patterns.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	83647-43-2
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2-methylbenzyl alcohol; (3-Bromo-o-tolyl)methanol; 2-Methyl-3-bromobenzyl alcohol; 1-(3-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-bromo-2-methyl-; α-Hydroxymethyl-3-bromo-o-xylene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (3-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

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