Description

2-Bromo-5-Iodobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile halogenated benzyl alcohol derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and iodine substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to synthesize specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the production of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Iodobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	946525-30-0
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrIO
Molecular Weight	312.93 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Bromo-5-iodophenyl)methanol; 1-Bromo-4-iodo-2-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 2-Bromo-5-iodo-benzylalcohol; Benzyl alcohol, 2-bromo-5-iodo-; α-Hydroxy-2-bromo-5-iodotoluene; 2-Bromo-5-iodobenzylalcohol; 5-Iodo-2-bromobenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Iodobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP and research use.

Storage

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

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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