Description

4-Bromo-2-Ethylbenzenemethanol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive benzylic alcohol group and a bromine substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating complex aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of advanced organic materials, such as liquid crystals or functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for studying biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific bromo-ethylbenzene derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Ethylbenzenemethanol
CAS No.	877131-21-0
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-4-bromobenzyl alcohol; (4-Bromo-2-ethylphenyl)methanol; 4-Bromo-2-ethylbenzyl alcohol; 1-(4-Bromo-2-ethylphenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 4-bromo-2-ethyl-; α-(4-Bromo-2-ethylphenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Ethylbenzenemethanol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates, ensuring reliable performance in your synthetic processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

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

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