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 4?Bromophenol (a.k.a. p?bromophenol, CAS:?106?41?2) is an aromatic phenolic compound bearing a bromine atom at the para position relative to the hydroxyl group. It typically occurs as off?white or pale crystals with a phenolic smell. Physical properties include a melting point around 63–66?°C and a boiling point near 236–238?°C.
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 It is only sparingly soluble in water but dissolves readily in organic solvents like ethanol, ether, chloroform, and glacial acetic acid.
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 Synthesis & Production Routes
 
 A common laboratory route to 4?bromophenol is via electrophilic bromination of phenol under controlled conditions (often using bromine in a suitable solvent, cooled to low temperatures).
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 Some methods employ carbon disulfide as a solvent, slow addition of bromine, and purification via distillation or recrystallization.
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 The yields are often in the 80–85?% range.
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 Advanced synthetic variants (e.g. using N?bromosuccinimide) are also seen in literature.
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 Ketone Pharma, a manufacturer in India specializing in fine chemicals and intermediates, lists 4?Bromophenol among its product portfolio, offering high purity grade (??99?%) material for use in organic synthesis, pharma, and specialty chemical markets.
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 Applications & Uses
 
 Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Because of its reactivity (due to the bromine substituent), 4?bromophenol acts as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules (APIs, intermediates, functionalized phenols).
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 Organic Synthesis: It participates in coupling reactions, substitution reactions, and as a scaffold for further functionalization.
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 Dyes & Pigments: It finds usage in the manufacture of specialty dyes, pigments, and phenolic resins.
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 Research & Lab Reagent: In academic and industrial labs, 4?bromophenol is used to explore reaction mechanisms, assay intermediates, and test synthetic methods.
 
 Safety, Handling & Storage
 
 4?Bromophenol is irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. It is classified under GHS hazard categories:
 
 H315: Causes skin irritation
 
 H319: Causes serious eye irritation
 
 H335: May cause respiratory irritation
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 Precautions include:
 
 Use in a fume hood
 
 Wear protective gloves, goggles, lab coat
 
 Avoid inhalation or direct contact
 
 Store in a cool, dry, well?ventilated place away from oxidizers, light, and heat sources
 
 Dispose of waste following local chemical waste protocols
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 According to the SDS from ChemicalBook India, acute oral toxicity (mouse) is LD?? ~ 523?mg/kg.
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 Choosing a Supplier & Purity Considerations
 
 When sourcing 4?bromophenol (for example, from Ketone Pharma), key parameters to check are:
 
 Purity / assay: Typically ??98–99?%
 
 Impurities: Unreacted phenol, dibromo / polybromo side products
 
 Moisture content & water content
 
 Crystallinity & physical form (fine powder, crystals)
 
 Certificate of Analysis (CoA), batch data, safety datasheets
 
 Ketone Pharma’s product page indicates these quality attributes and provides the chemical, physical, and safety profile.
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