Description

Methyl 2-Bromomethyl Phenylacetate is a versatile brominated aromatic ester that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive bromomethyl group, which facilitates key carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions and functional group transformations under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures for active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurologically active compounds and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the phenylacetate moiety is incorporated into target molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry for creating peptide analogs and protease inhibitors.
• Material Science Monomer: Can be utilized in polymer chemistry to introduce aromatic and ester functionalities into specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromomethyl Phenylacetate
CAS No.	13737-37-6
Molecular Formula	C11H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	255.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2-Bromomethyl)phenylacetate; Methyl α-(Bromomethyl)benzeneacetate; Benzeneacetic acid, α-(bromomethyl)-, methyl ester; 2-Bromomethylphenylacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)benzeneacetate; (2-Bromomethylphenyl)acetic acid methyl ester; α-(Bromomethyl)benzeneacetic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Bromomethyl Phenylacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and heavy metal screening, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications in cGMP environments and research requiring reliable, traceable materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its sensitivity, the container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry inert atmosphere and separated from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.