Description

(R)-2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanol (Wxc05605) is a chiral brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant synthetic utility. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for the stereoselective synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. 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) and other high-value fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, including potential CNS drugs and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystals with specific optical properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies in organic synthesis and stereochemistry at research institutions and CROs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanol (Wxc05605)
CAS No.	96855-38-8
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	279.96 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Bromo-1-(4-bromophenyl)ethanol; (R)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-bromoethanol; (R)-α-Bromo-4-bromobenzeneethanol; (R)-p-Bromophenyl bromomethyl carbinol; (R)-2-Bromo-1-(p-bromophenyl)ethan-1-ol; WXC-05605; WXC05605
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-2-Bromo-1-(4-Bromophenyl)Ethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Keep the container sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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