What are the physical and chemical properties of (4-Bromo-2-thienyl)methanol (CAS: 79757-77-0)?

(4-Bromo-2-thienyl)methanol, also known as 2-(4-bromothiophen-2-yl)ethanol, is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 228.04 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water (0.015 g/100 mL at 25°C) and is more soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and ethanol. It is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo substitution reactions. This compound exhibits good thermal stability and is stable in air under normal conditions.