3-Bromo-5-methylphenol

CAS: 74204-00-5

Ref. 3D-FB67528

Product Information

• Name: 3-Bromo-5-methylphenol
• Synonyms: 5-Bromo-m-cresol, 74204-00-5, Phenol, 3-Bromo-5-Methyl-

Description

3-Bromo-5-methylphenol is an enolate that can be used to synthesize methicillin-resistant dibenzofurans. The synthesis of these compounds is a multistep process, which includes the formation of an enolate from 3-bromo-5-methylphenol and subsequent displacement with a variety of electrophiles. The use of 3-bromo-5-methylphenol as an enolate allows for high yields in the synthesis of dibenzofurans. Further, this compound has antibacterial properties and is effective against both gram positive and negative bacteria. 3-Bromo-5-methylphenol also has chloride and sulfonation properties, which have been used to make advances in the development of antibacterial agents.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 187.03 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₇BrO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7BrO/c1-5-2-6(8)4-7(9)3-5/h2-4,9H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=OTUYBYTUBWJBLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(O)cc(Br)c1