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4-Bromophenol
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4-Bromophenol is an aromatic organic compound featuring a bromine substituent on a phenol ring, widely used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemicals, and dye production. It has also been used as a disinfectant and biocidal agent. It serves as a brominated aryl building block in organic synthesis, for example in cross-coupling reactions and ether formation, and as a precursor in the manufacture of flame retardants and specialty chemicals. This chemical has a CAS number of 106-41-2, with the molecular formula C6H5BrO and a molecular weight of 173.01 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions and classified with a signal word of "Warning" for safety handling. Molekula supplies 4-Bromophenol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale pink crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 63.5 - 65.3°C |
| Assay (GC) | ≥99.0% |
| Identification (FT-IR) | Conforms to structure |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 66.4 °C |
| Boiling Point | 238 °C |
| Density | 1.840 g/cm³ at 15 °C |
| Water Solubility | 14 g/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Freely soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether, glacial acetic acid |
| Vapour Pressure | 1.17 × 10⁻² mmHg at 25 °C |
| pKa | pKa = 9.17 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 2.59 |
Source: PubChem CID 7808 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90034533 |
| CAS Number | 106-41-2 |
| IUPAC Name | 4-bromophenol |
| EC Number | 203-394-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5BrO |
| Molecular Weight | 173.01 |
| Exact Mass | 171.9524 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC=C1O)Br |
| InChIKey | GZFGOTFRPZRKDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H5BrO/c7-5-1-3-6(8)4-2-5/h1-4,8H |
| PubChem CID | 7808 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2908.19.6000 |
| Tariff Code | 2908190090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 4-Bromophbenol
- 4-bromphenol
- BML
- p-Bromohydroxybenzene
- p-Bromophenic acid
- p-Bromophenol
- para-bromophenol
- parabromphenol
- Phenol, 4-bromo-
- Phenol, p-bromo-
Frequently asked questions
What is 4-Bromophenol commonly used for?
4-Bromophenol is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, including the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. It also serves as a brominated aryl building block in chemical research, for example in cross-coupling reactions and ether formation.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 4-Bromophenol?
The chemical formula is C₆H₅BrO, and the molecular weight is 173.01 g/mol.
How should 4-Bromophenol be stored?
Store 4-Bromophenol at ambient temperature in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible substances like oxidizing agents or strong bases.
What purity grades are available for 4-Bromophenol?
Molekula supplies 4-Bromophenol in technical grade (98%+ purity) and analytical/ACS grade—confirm availability for your specific needs.
Can Molekula supply 4-Bromophenol in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities of 4-Bromophenol (minimum order quantities vary; contact us for pricing and logistics details).
What documentation is provided with an order of 4-Bromophenol?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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