2bromophenol
2-Bromophenol is an organobromine compound with the chemical formula C6H5BrO. It is a substituted phenol, meaning a bromine atom is attached to the benzene ring at the ortho position relative to the hydroxyl group. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic phenolic odor. 2-Bromophenol is sparingly soluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and benzene. Its melting point is around 5 degrees Celsius and its boiling point is approximately 195 degrees Celsius.
This compound can be synthesized through the direct bromination of phenol under controlled conditions. It finds