4-((5-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl)phenol (CAS No: 864070-18-8) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Empagliflozin. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 4-(5-Bromo-2-chlorobenzyl)phenol, Dapagliflozin Impurity 45
CAS No: 864070-18-8
PubChem CID: 57423751
Mol Formula: C13H10BrClO
Mol Weight: 297.57 g/mol
Used in API: Empagliflozin
IUPAC Name: 4-[(5-bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl]phenol
API Intermediate Description: 4-((5-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl)phenol (also known as 4-(5-Bromo-2-chlorobenzyl)phenol) is primarily used as a key intermediate in synthesizing pharmaceuticals, particularly SGLT-2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes, like Epagliflozin, by helping form complex tetrahydrofuran structures that target glucose reabsorption in the kidneys. Its unique halogenated structure also suggests potential in agrochemicals or as a general fine chemical building block, but its main documented use is in complex drug synthesis.
