51760-22-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 5-BROMO-1,3-DIHYDROXYMETHYLBENZENE
• Synonyms: 5-BROMO-1,3-DIHYDROXYMETHYLBENZENE;1,3-BenzenediMethanol, 5-broMo-;(5-BroMo-1,3-phenylene)diMethanol;5-BroMo-3-(hydroxyMethyl)benzyl alcohol;5-bromo-1,3-benzenedimethanol;(3-Bromo-5-hydroxymethyl-phenyl)-methanol;(5-Bromo-1,3-phenylene)
• CAS NO: 51760-22-6
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉BrO₂
• Molecular Weight: 217.05986
• EINECS: 200-258-5
• Mol File: 51760-22-6.mol

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 90-91 °C
• Boiling Point: 369.0±32.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.628±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• Storage Temp.: Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
• PKA: 13.91±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 5-BROMO-1,3-DIHYDROXYMETHYLBENZENE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 5-BROMO-1,3-DIHYDROXYMETHYLBENZENE(51760-22-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 5-BROMO-1,3-DIHYDROXYMETHYLBENZENE(51760-22-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 51760-22-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

5-Bromo-1,3-dihydroxymethylbenzene, also known as veratrole bromohydrin, is an organic compound that belongs to the class of phenols. This chemical compound is a light yellow solid that appears as crystals. The presence of bromine and two hydroxy groups in its structure makes it a valuable intermediate for various organic syntheses. It appears with molecular formula C7H7BrO3, whose properties involve an aromatic benzene ring substituted by a bromine atom and two hydroxymethyl groups. The substance is sparingly soluble in water but can dissolve in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It's primarily used in research and development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and specialty chemical production. It's essential in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and polymers.