2-Bromophenol, also known as ortho-bromophenol, is an important aromatic compound widely used in chemical industries. It serves as a crucial intermediate in various organic synthesis processes, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dye manufacturing.

2-Bromoethanol, also known as 2-bromo-1-ethanol, is an organobromine compound with the chemical formula C₂H₅BrO. It is an alcohol containing a bromine atom bonded to the second carbon in the ethylene backbone.