Description

Benzoic Acid, 2-(1-Bromoethyl)-, Methyl Ester is a specialized brominated aromatic ester, a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value proposition lies in its unique molecular structure, which serves as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working in fine chemical synthesis, particularly for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring bromoethyl functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its aromatic-brominated structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel monomers or functionalized polymers for advanced materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for creating molecular probes and tags used in biochemical and cellular research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 2-(1-Bromoethyl)-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	16281-95-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-(1-Bromoethyl)benzoate; 2-(1-Bromoethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; o-(1-Bromoethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic Acid, o-(1-Bromoethyl)-, Methyl Ester; Methyl o-(1-Bromoethyl)benzoate; (2-(1-Bromoethyl)phenyl)methyl carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 2-(1-Bromoethyl)-, Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

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

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