Description

2-Bromo-6-fluorobenzyl alcohol (CAS No. 261723-33-5) is a high-purity aromatic alcohol derivative with the molecular formula C₇H₆BrFO. This compound, also known as (2-bromo-6-fluorophenyl)methanol, is a valuable building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and fluoro substituents on the benzyl ring, makes it an ideal intermediate for the development of bioactive molecules, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The product is rigorously tested for quality, ensuring ≥95% purity (HPLC) and optimal stability under recommended storage conditions (2-8°C, inert atmosphere). Suitable for use in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds. Available in gram to kilogram quantities with customizable packaging options.

Properties

• CAS Number: 261723-33-5
• Complexity: 110
• IUPAC Name: (2-bromo-6-fluoro-phenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6BrFO/c8-6-2-1-3-7(9)5(6)4-10/h1-3,10H,4H2
• InChI Key: HHGJENWYHVFPSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 203.95861
• Molecular Formula: C7H6BrFO
• Molecular Weight: 205.02
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)Br)CO)F
• Topological: 20.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 203.95861
• Synonyms: 2-Bromo-6-fluorobenzyl alcohol, 2-BROMO-6-FLUOROBENZENEMETHANOL, 810-105-0, (2-bromo-6-fluorophenyl)methanol, 261723-33-5, 6-Bromo-2-fluorobenzyl alcohol, Benzenemethanol, 2-bromo-6-fluoro-, MFCD09263985, (2-bromo-6-fluoro-phenyl)methanol, SCHEMBL2063479, SCHEMBL15352403, DTXSID30657708, HHGJENWYHVFPSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS015889354, AB50340, AS-8524, CS-W006374, SY101882, DB-067550, 3-bromo-2-methylbenzonitrile(2-bromo-6-fluorophenyl)methanol

Application

2-Bromo-6-fluorobenzyl alcohol is widely utilized as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates. Its reactive benzylic alcohol group enables facile conversion to esters, ethers, or halides for further functionalization. The compound is also employed in material science research for designing fluorinated liquid crystals and polymers. Researchers value its dual halogen substitution for selective aromatic substitution reactions in medicinal chemistry workflows.

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. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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