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5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzyl alcohol

5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzyl alcohol chemical structure
CAS Number2316-64-5
FormulaBrC6H3(OH)CH2OH
Mol. Weight203.03 g/mol

What is 5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzyl alcohol?

5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzyl alcohol is a chemical compound with CAS number 2316-64-5 and molecular formula BrC6H3(OH)CH2OH. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzyl alcohol was used in the synthesis of:
• 7-bromo-2,3-diphenyl-5H-imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]benzoxazine1
• 6-bromo-2-octyl-4H-1,3,2-benzodioxaphosphorin 2-oxide2
• 4-bromo-2-(5-iodo-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)- phenol3

Specifications

Linear Formula

BrC6H3(OH)CH2OH

Molecular Weight

203.03 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥98%

Solubility

water: soluble0.7% at 25 °C(lit.)
olive oil: soluble4.8%(lit.)
alcohol: freely soluble(lit.)
benzene: moderately soluble(lit.)
chloroform: moderately soluble(lit.)
diethyl ether: freely soluble(lit.)
ethyl acetate: freely soluble(lit.)
hot water: soluble(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

110-112 °C(lit.)

EC Number

219-026-0

WGK Germany

3

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