Description

(4-Bromophenyl)(2-Methylphenyl)Methanol CAS NO 944695-76-5 is a specialized brominated aromatic alcohol intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and methyl substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the reactivity of the bromine atom and the alcohol functional group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis, where the 2-methylphenyl group can induce steric hindrance.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its aromatic backbone and functional handles.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile starting material for academic and industrial research exploring new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Bromophenyl)(2-Methylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	944695-76-5
Molecular Formula	C14H13BrO
Molecular Weight	277.16 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(4-Bromophenyl)-o-methylbenzyl alcohol; (2-Methylphenyl)(4-bromophenyl)methanol; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(2-methylphenyl)methanol; 4-Bromo-α-(2-methylphenyl)benzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, α-(4-bromophenyl)-2-methyl-; (4-Bromophenyl)(2-tolyl)methanol; o-Tolyl(4-bromophenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our standard grade for (4-Bromophenyl)(2-Methylphenyl)Methanol typically meets a purity specification of ≥97% (by HPLC), with identity confirmed by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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