Description

(2-Amino-6-Bromo-Phenyl)-Methanol is a versatile brominated aniline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a primary amino group and a benzylic alcohol, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity, functionalized aromatic intermediates for drug discovery and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing benzoxazole, benzimidazole, or quinazoline cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated aniline motifs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of chiral ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of advanced colorants and functional dyes, leveraging the bromo and amino groups for further coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for bespoke synthesis projects and scale-up campaigns.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Amino-6-Bromo-Phenyl)-Methanol
CAS No.	861106-92-5
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	202.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-6-bromobenzyl alcohol; (2-Amino-6-bromophenyl)methanol; 6-Bromo-2-aminobenzyl alcohol; 1-Amino-3-bromo-2-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-bromoaniline; 3-Bromo-2-(hydroxymethyl)aniline; 2-Bromo-6-(hydroxymethyl)aniline; α-Hydroxy-2-amino-6-bromotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Amino-6-Bromo-Phenyl)-Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks, and can provide material suitable for GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) applications upon request.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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