(R)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol
- CAS No.
- 76155-78-7
- Chemical Name:
- (R)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol
- Synonyms
- (R)-1-(4-BROMOPHENYL)ETHANOL;(R)-1-(4-bromophenyl)ethan-1-ol;CgHgBrO;(R)-1-(4-BroMohenyl)ethanol;(R)-4′-Bromo-1-phenylethanol;(1R)-1-(4-BROMOPHENYL)ETHANOL;(1R)-1-(4-bromophenyl)ethan-1-ol;(R)-4-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl alcohol;(R)-4-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl alcohol;(R)-4-BROMO-ALPHA-METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
- CBNumber:
- CB9308637
- Molecular Formula:
- C8H9BrO
- Molecular Weight:
- 201.06
- MDL Number:
- MFCD06201861
- MOL File:
- 76155-78-7.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
| Boiling point | 110 °C(Press: 3.0 Torr) |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.322 g/mL at 25 °C |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.569 |
| Flash point | 110 °C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | liquid |
| pka | 14.22±0.20(Predicted) |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow Liquid |
| optical activity | [α]20/D +39°, c = 1 in chloroform |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H9BrO/c1-6(10)7-2-4-8(9)5-3-7/h2-6,10H,1H3/t6-/s3 |
| InChIKey | XTDTYSBVMBQIBT-ISZMHOAENA-N |
| SMILES | C1([C@@H](C)O)=CC=C(C=C1)Br |&1:1,r| |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352101 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338 |
| target organs | Respiratory system |
| PPE | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37/39-26 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29062900 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Oral Eye Irrit. 2 Skin Irrit. 2 STOT SE 3 |
(R)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol price More Price(45)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | 686336 | (R)-4-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl alcohol 95% | 76155-78-7 | 1g | $191 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 686336 | (R)-4-Bromo-α-methylbenzyl alcohol 95% | 76155-78-7 | 250mg | $66.7 | 2023-06-20 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | B6878 | (R)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethan-1-ol min. 95.0 % | 76155-78-7 | 1G | $80 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | B6878 | (R)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethan-1-ol min. 95.0 % | 76155-78-7 | 5G | $240 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Biosynth | BDA15578 | (R)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol | 76155-78-7 | 10g | $500 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
(R)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Synthesis
There are several methods for synthesizing (R)-4-bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol. Depending on the starting material, it can be prepared by potassium borohydride-catalyzed ketone reduction, benzyl alcohol preparation by benzyl ring bromination, and benzyl bromohydrolysis. This article uses alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol as the starting material and prepares the target compound (R)-4-bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol via N-bromosuccinimide bromination. The synthetic reaction formula of (R)-4-bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol is shown in the figure below:

Chemical Properties
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Uses
(R)-1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol is a building block used in organic reactions such as the modification of phthalocyanines.
Purification Methods
The (±)-racemate is purified by distillation in a vacuum (b 90o/1mm, 119-121o/7mm, d 1.46) and it solidifies on cooling (m 36-37o) [Overberger et al. Org Synth
(R)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
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2026-08-25 | 1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol
76155-78-7
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$1.10-9.90 | 1kg | 99%min | 100kg | ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD | |
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2025-04-04 | (R)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol
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1kg | 98% | 1Ton | Henan Aochuang Chemical Co.,Ltd. | ||
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2019-12-26 | (R)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol
76155-78-7
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$1.00 | 1KG | 99% | 200kg | Career Henan Chemical Co |
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- 1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethanol
76155-78-7
- $1.10-9.90
- 99%min
- ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD
-

- (R)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol
76155-78-7
- 98%
- Henan Aochuang Chemical Co.,Ltd.
-

- (R)-4-Bromo-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol
76155-78-7
- $1.00
- 99%
- Career Henan Chemical Co





