Description
(3,5-Dibromophenyl)methanol (CAS No. 145691-59-4) is a high-purity aromatic alcohol derivative with the molecular formula C7H6Br2O. This compound features a benzyl alcohol core substituted with two bromine atoms at the 3 and 5 positions, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. With a molecular weight of 265.93 g/mol, it is a white to off-white crystalline solid under standard conditions. Ideal for researchers and scientists, this product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥95-98% by HPLC or GC analysis) and is available in various packaging options to suit laboratory-scale or bulk requirements. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and oxidizing agents to ensure stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 145691-59-4
- Complexity: 97.8
- IUPAC Name: (3,5-dibromophenyl)methanol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6Br2O/c8-6-1-5(4-10)2-7(9)3-6/h1-3,10H,4H2
- InChI Key: ZQNSHKZQTZSNTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 265.87649
- Molecular Formula: C7H6Br2O
- Molecular Weight: 265.93
- SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C=C1Br)Br)CO
- Topological: 20.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 263.87854
- Synonyms: (3,5-Dibromophenyl)Methanol, 642-519-0, 3,5-Dibromobenzyl alcohol, 145691-59-4, Benzenemethanol, 3,5-dibromo-, MFCD01632143, (3,5-dibromophenyl)methan-1-ol, 3,5-Dibromobenzylalcohol, 3,5-dibromo-benzyl alcohol, SCHEMBL112048, SCHEMBL1044848, SCHEMBL11357454, SCHEMBL16955326, DTXSID10426555, ZQNSHKZQTZSNTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 1,3-Dibromo-5-hydroxymethylbenzene, CK1125, SBB064628, AKOS005257972, CS-W006384, DS-6116, AC-26183, SY101056, DB-042797, ST50408619, EN300-1707308
Application
(3,5-Dibromophenyl)methanol is widely utilized as a key building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. It serves as a precursor for the preparation of brominated aromatic compounds, which are often employed in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery. Additionally, this compound is used in material science research for the development of flame retardants and functional polymers. Its reactivity as a benzyl alcohol derivative also makes it suitable for cross-coupling reactions and other transformations in organic synthesis.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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