3-Bromobenzyl alcohol (m-Bromobenzyl alcohol) is an important aromatic alcohol derivative widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis and fragrance formulations. This compound exhibits a density of 1.56 g/mL at 25°C (lit.) with a boiling point of 165°C (16 mmHg) and refractive index of 1.584. As a versatile building block, it features both reactive bromine and hydroxyl groups, enabling diverse transformations including oxidation to aldehydes, esterification, and coupling reactions. The material should be stored sealed in dry conditions at room temperature. Safety precautions include wearing protective gloves due to its irritating properties (GHS Category 2). Its applications extend to the synthesis of benzodiazepine derivatives and as a precursor for liquid crystal materials.
