Description

Methyl 4-Bromocyclohexanecarboxylate is a versatile brominated cyclohexane derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic placement of the bromine and ester functional groups, which enable selective transformations for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized cyclohexane rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Negishi, and Kumada couplings.
• Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions: Utilized in SN2 and other substitution reactions to introduce the cyclohexanecarboxylate moiety.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and constructing complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Bromocyclohexanecarboxylate
CAS No.	101654-20-0
Molecular Formula	C8H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	221.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromocyclohexanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromocyclohexanecarboxylate; Methyl 4-bromocyclohexane-1-carboxylate; 4-Bromocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-bromo-, methyl ester; Methyl p-bromocyclohexanecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Bromocyclohexanecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the consistency and reliability required for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.