Description

Methyl 2-Bromo-4-Methoxybenzoate is a high-purity organic synthesis intermediate characterized by its bromine and methoxy functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in complex multi-step synthesis, enabling the introduction of specific aromatic substitution patterns. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoate core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Serves as a starting material for creating advanced organic electronic compounds and display materials.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the manufacture of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and functional group transformation research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the custom synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromo-4-Methoxybenzoate
CAS No.	17100-65-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-bromo-4-methoxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4-methoxy-, methyl ester; 4-Methoxy-2-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-methoxy-2-bromobenzoate; 2-Bromo-4-methoxy methyl benzoate; Methyl o-bromo-p-methoxybenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-Bromo-4-Methoxybenzoate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.