Description

Dimethyl 2-(Bromomethyl)Isophthalate is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a reactive bromomethyl group on an aromatic diester framework. This compound matters for its versatility as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of functionalized aromatic units. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with isophthalate-derived structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromomethyl group allows for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce reactive sites or aromatic moieties into polymer backbones, enhancing material properties for advanced plastics and resins.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the creation of organic frameworks, dendrimers, and other functional materials with precise structural control.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl group makes it a suitable substrate for various palladium-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck couplings, to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl 2-(Bromomethyl)Isophthalate
CAS No.	16281-93-9
Molecular Formula	C11H11BrO4
Molecular Weight	287.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-(bromomethyl)-, dimethyl ester; Dimethyl 2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-benzenedicarboxylate; 2-(Bromomethyl)isophthalic acid dimethyl ester; Isophthalic acid, 2-(bromomethyl)-, dimethyl ester; Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)isophthalate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl 2-(Bromomethyl)Isophthalate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.