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. 4-((5-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl)phenol (also known as 4-(5-Bromo-2-chlorobenzyl)phenol) is used mainly 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.
4-((5-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl)phenol
| API Name | Empagliflozin |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 864070-18-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H10BrClO |
| Molecular Weight | 297.57 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 4-[(5-bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl]phenol |
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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. 4-((5-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl)phenol (also known as 4-(5-Bromo-2-chlorobenzyl)phenol) is used mainly 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.
The CAS number of 4-((5-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl)phenol is 864070-18-8.
The molecular formula of 4-((5-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl)phenol is C13H10BrClO.
The listed molecular weight of 4-((5-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl)phenol is 297.57 g/mol.
4-((5-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl)phenol is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Empagliflozin.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for 4-((5-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl)phenol is 4-[(5-bromo-2-chlorophenyl)methyl]phenol.