4bromo3methylphenol

4-bromo-3-methylphenol is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H7BrO. It is a derivative of phenol, where a bromine atom is substituted at the para position (position 4) and a methyl group is substituted at the meta position (position 3) relative to the hydroxyl group.

This compound typically appears as a solid at room temperature. Its physical and chemical properties are influenced by the presence of the hydroxyl group, the bromine atom, and the methyl group, which affect its reactivity and solubility. As a phenol derivative, it can exhibit weak acidic properties due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the bromine atom, though this is partially offset by the electron-donating methyl group.

4-bromo-3-methylphenol may be synthesized through various organic reactions, often involving the bromination of 3-methylphenol (m-cresol) or related precursors. The specific reaction conditions and reagents would determine the regioselectivity of the bromination.

This compound can serve as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its functional groups provide sites for further chemical modifications. Research into its specific applications and synthesis pathways continues in the field of organic chemistry.