Description

{2-[(4-Bromophenyl)Dimethylsilyl]Phenyl}Methanol is a high-value organosilicon intermediate featuring a brominated aromatic system and a reactive benzylic alcohol functional group. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel materials and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in candidates targeting CNS disorders or as part of complex linker systems.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis, including those for cross-coupling reactions facilitated by the bromoaryl moiety.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced silicone-based polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the discovery and synthesis of new generation herbicides and fungicides with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems due to its modifiable silane and alcohol groups.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor for molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	{2-[(4-Bromophenyl)Dimethylsilyl]Phenyl}Methanol
CAS No.	947515-73-3
Molecular Formula	C15H17BrOSi
Molecular Weight	321.29 g/mol
Synonyms	[2-[(4-Bromophenyl)dimethylsilyl]phenyl]methanol; (2-((4-Bromophenyl)dimethylsilyl)phenyl)methanol; 1-{2-[(4-Bromophenyl)dimethylsilyl]phenyl}methanol; 2-[(4-Bromophenyl)dimethylsilyl]benzyl alcohol; (4-Bromo-phenyl)-dimethyl-(2-hydroxymethyl-phenyl)-silane; Dimethyl[2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl](4-bromophenyl)silane
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Quality Control

Our {2-[(4-Bromophenyl)Dimethylsilyl]Phenyl}Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry for comprehensive characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.