4-Bromo-2-methylphenol, CAS No. 2362-12-1

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2362-12-1

Catalog No. EBD37379

CAS 2362-12-1

Name 4-Bromo-2-methylphenol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-bromo-o-creso 4-bromo-o-cresol o-cresol,4-bromo- phenol,4-bromo-2-methyl- akosbbb/369 ortho-cresol,4-bromo- 4-bromo-2-methylphenol98% 4-06-00-02006(BeilsteinHandbookReference) BRN2041491 4-Bromo-2-methylphenol

Molecular Formula: C7H7BrO

Molecular Weight: 187.03

MDL Number: MFCD00055435

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Phenols and Ethers

Product Description:

4-Bromo-2-methylphenol is an organic compound featuring both a bromine atom and a phenolic hydroxyl group on a methyl-substituted benzene ring. It is a solid at room temperature and serves as a versatile bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its primary utility lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. The bromine atom is amenable to various cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira), while the phenolic hydroxyl group can be further functionalized through alkylation, acylation, or etherification. This makes it valuable for synthesizing liquid crystals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and agrochemicals. As a halogenated phenol, it requires careful handling due to potential skin and eye irritation. It is typically used in research and development settings within fine chemical and material science industries.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 63-67 °C

Boiling Point: 63-67°C

Flash Point: 98.7 °C

Density: 1.554 g/cm3