CAS 5391-88-8

1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol

Description:

1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol, with the CAS number 5391-88-8, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a bromophenyl group attached to a secondary alcohol. It features a bromine atom substituted at the para position of a phenyl ring, which influences its chemical reactivity and physical properties. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid and has a moderate boiling point, indicative of its molecular weight and structure. The hydroxyl (-OH) group in its structure contributes to its solubility in polar solvents, while the bromine substituent can enhance its reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions. 1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol is often utilized in organic synthesis and can serve as an intermediate in the production of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its properties, such as melting point, boiling point, and density, can vary based on purity and environmental conditions. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks due to the presence of bromine.

Formula: C₈H₉BrO

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9BrO/c1-6(10)7-2-4-8(9)5-3-7/h2-6,10H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=XTDTYSBVMBQIBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C)(O)C1=CC=C(Br)C=C1

Synonyms:

• (4-Bromophenyl)methylcarbinol
• (±)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol
• (±)-1-(p-Bromophenyl)ethanol
• 1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethan-1-ol
• 2-[(3-Chloro-4-Fluorophenyl)Amino]-2-Oxoethyl 2-Amino-3,5-Dichlorobenzoate
• 4-(1-Hydroxyethyl)bromobenzene
• 4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol
• 4-Bromo-α-methylbenzenemethanol
• 4-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl alcohol
• Benzenemethanol, 4-bromo-α-methyl-
• Benzyl alcohol, p-bromo-α-methyl-
• NSC 3223
• p-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl alcohol

1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol

CAS: 5391-88-8

Formula: C₈H₉BrO

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 201.0605

Ref: IN-DA003CYL

4-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl alcohol

CAS: 5391-88-8

4-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl alcohol

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 201.06046g/mol

Ref: 54-OR17616

4-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl Alcohol

CAS: 5391-88-8

Formula: C₈H₉BrO

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 201.06

Ref: 3B-B1955

4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol

CAS: 5391-88-8

4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol is a reactive compound, which can be synthesized in two different forms. The first form is an isomer with the bromine atom on the alpha position and the second form has the bromine atom on the beta position. 4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol reacts with hydrogen peroxide in order to produce borohydride reduction products. It has also been shown to inhibit protein synthesis by binding to DNA and RNA molecules, such as primary alcohols and benzyl groups. 4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol may have potential therapeutic uses in cancer treatment due its ability to inhibit cell growth in prostate cancer cells (Mcf7) and breast cancer cells (MCF7).

Formula: C₈H₉BrO

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: White Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 201.06 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FB29147

4-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl alcohol

CAS: 5391-88-8

Formula: C₈H₉BrO

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid, Clear

Molecular weight: 201.063

Ref: 10-F001129