Description

Ethyl 3-Bromo-4-Methoxyphenylacetate is a high-purity organic building block and synthetic intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound is valued for its versatile reactivity, particularly in the construction of complex molecules for advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for use in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research labs for constructing complex organic molecules due to its ester and bromo functional groups.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 3-Bromo-4-Methoxyphenylacetate
CAS No.	100125-96-0
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO3
Molecular Weight	273.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)acetate; 3-Bromo-4-methoxybenzeneacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; (3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-(3-Bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)acetate; NSC 405124; Benzeneacetic acid, 3-bromo-4-methoxy-, ethyl ester; AI3-52390
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Bromo-4-Methoxyphenylacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥97% by HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR, NMR), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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