Product Overview
4-Bromobenzyl alcohol is a versatile brominated aromatic alcohol with important roles in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and advanced materials.
In Pharmaceuticals, 4-Bromobenzyl alcohol is used to synthesize brominated benzyl derivatives with bio-activity and is an important ingredient in anti-microbial and anti-fungal agents. It is also a CNS drug precursor, making it crucial for drugs which target neurological disorders. Moreover, it can be modified to form ester prodrugs for improved bioavailability.
Its dual functionality (–OH and –Br) makes it valuable for cross-coupling reactions, Grignard chemistry and chiral synthesis. Specifically, the –OH group can be used to protect amines or carboxylic acids in peptide chemistry. The bromo group enables Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling with boronic acids in Suzuki-Miyaura Coupling.
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CAS RN |
873-75-6 |
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Molecular Formula |
C7H7BrO |
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Molecular Weight |
187.03 g/mol |
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Synonyms |
p-Bromobenzyl alcohol, |
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Appearance |
White to pale yellow crystalline powder |
4-Bromobenzyl alcohol is also the building block for brominated phenyl-based agrochemicals.
In material science, 4-Bromobenzyl is used in synthesizing brominated aromatic cores for optoelectronic materials, making it useful in producing OLED.
Specification
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Substance |
Value |
Unit |
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Assay |
>= 99 |
% |
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Melting Point |
77 - 80 |
℃ |
Packaging
- 25kg
Safety
- Irritable to eyes and skin upon contact
- Irritable to respiratory tract if inhaled
- Requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Storage Conditions
Keep in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Away from direct sunlight and any ignition source.
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