Description

2-Bromo-5-Chloro-Benzeneethanol is a versatile halogenated aromatic alcohol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and chloro substituents on the benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

2-Bromo-5-Chloro-Benzeneethanol serves as a key synthetic intermediate in various high-value chemical processes. Its primary applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted phenethyl alcohol scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the research and production of advanced electronic materials due to its rigid, substituted aromatic structure.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Useful for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Chloro-Benzeneethanol
CAS No.	947614-94-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrClO
Molecular Weight	235.51 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromo-5-chlorophenyl)ethanol; 2-Bromo-5-chlorophenethyl alcohol; (2-Bromo-5-chlorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; 2-Bromo-5-chloro-β-phenylethanol; 2-Bromo-5-chlorobenzeneethanol; β-(2-Bromo-5-chlorophenyl)ethanol; 1-(2-Bromo-5-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Chloro-Benzeneethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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 or solid
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.