Description

4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its functionalized structure, which provides a reactive benzylic alcohol site and a halogen substituent for selective cross-coupling and further derivatization. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atom facilitates further structural elaboration.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized monomers for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for studying biological pathways and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	952303-55-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Bromo-2,5-dimethylphenyl)methanol; 1-(Bromomethyl)-2,5-dimethyl-4-bromobenzene (archaic); 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethylbenzenemethanol; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-bromobenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-4-bromo-2,5-dimethylbenzene; Benzenemethanol, 4-bromo-2,5-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethylbenzyl Alcohol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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.