Description

1-(2-Bromo-5-Fluorophenyl)Ethanol is a high-purity fluorinated and brominated aromatic alcohol building block. This compound is valued for its dual halogen functionality, which provides versatile reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers for advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating tagged molecules and probes for studying biological mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromo-5-Fluorophenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	906673-56-1
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrFO
Molecular Weight	219.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5-fluoro-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (2-Bromo-5-fluorophenyl)methylcarbinol; 1-(2-Bromo-5-fluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; α-Methyl-2-bromo-5-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 2-Bromo-5-fluoro-α-phenethyl alcohol; 1-(2-Bromo-5-fluorophenyl)ethyl alcohol; (RS)-1-(2-Bromo-5-fluorophenyl)ethanol
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Bromo-5-Fluorophenyl)Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

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 material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (or as specified)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.