Description

4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzyl Bromide is a versatile bifunctional organic intermediate featuring both a reactive benzyl bromide group and a hydroxylethyl moiety. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, enabling the introduction of functionalized aromatic units. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and advanced polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized benzyl ether or ester linkage.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic core and reactive sites are valuable.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for mesogenic compounds used in display technologies due to its rigid benzene ring and flexible hydroxyethyl chain.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce cross-linking sites or functional groups into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion, solubility, or biocompatibility.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, including ligands for catalysis and molecular probes.
• Surface Active Agents: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialty surfactants and emulsifiers for niche industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzyl Bromide
CAS No.	96044-43-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl)ethanol; 4-(Bromomethyl)phenethyl Alcohol; p-(Bromomethyl)phenethyl Alcohol; 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene; (4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl)ethanol; 4-Hydroxyethylbenzyl Bromide; 2-[4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]ethan-1-ol
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Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Benzyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to the light-sensitive and reactive nature of the benzyl bromide group, prolonged exposure to light or moisture should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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