Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
1000342-11-9
Standard:
Enterprise standard,
2-Bromo-1-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]ethan-1-one is a specialized brominated phenolic ketone intermediate primarily synthesized via electrophilic aromatic substitution on vanillin derivatives. This compound features the molecular formula C9H9BrO3 and CAS number 86705-36-8. It serves as a critical building block in the fine chemical sector for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
Storage requires sealed containers under inert atmosphere at temperatures below 25°C to prevent hydrolysis. Personnel must utilize appropriate PPE including nitrile gloves and safety goggles due to potential skin irritation and corrosive properties upon contact with moisture.