2-Bromobenzyl alcohol, CAS No. 18982-54-2

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18982-54-2

Catalog No. EBD54696

CAS 18982-54-2

Name 2-Bromobenzyl alcohol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-Bromobenzylalcohol o-bromobenzylalcohol (2-bromophenyl)methanol 2-bromobenzylalkohol 2-bromobenzenemethanol benzenemethanol,2-bromo- benzenemethanol,2-bromo-2-

Molecular Formula: C7H7BrO

Molecular Weight: 187.03

MDL Number: MFCD00004600

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Other Basic Synthetic Reagents

Product Description:

2-Bromobenzyl alcohol is an organic compound featuring a benzyl alcohol group substituted with a bromine atom at the ortho position of the aromatic ring. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid with a molecular formula of C7H7BrO. This compound is primarily utilized as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. The presence of both a reactive benzylic hydroxyl group and an aromatic bromine atom makes it a valuable bifunctional intermediate. It is commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck reactions) via the bromine substituent and can be further functionalized through esterification, etherification, or oxidation of the alcohol group. It serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystal materials. Handling requires standard precautions for halogenated compounds. It should be stored in a cool, dry place away from strong oxidizing agents.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 78-80 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 261.8 ºC at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 112.1 ºC

Density: 1.565 g/cm3

Storage: Store at RT.

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to beige crystalline powder or needles