Description

2-(Bromomethyl)-α-(Methoxymethylene)Benzeneacetic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized brominated ester compound that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive bromomethyl group and a methoxymethylene moiety, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring functionalized aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing carbon-carbon bonds and introducing functional groups.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Library Development: Employed in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening to create diverse compound libraries for biological testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Bromomethyl)-α-(Methoxymethylene)Benzeneacetic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	107048-59-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₃BrO₃
Molecular Weight	285.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-α-(methoxymethylene)benzeneacetate; Benzeneacetic acid, 2-(bromomethyl)-α-(methoxymethylene)-, methyl ester; Methyl (2-(bromomethyl)phenyl)(methoxymethylene)acetate; (2-(Bromomethyl)phenyl)(methoxymethylene)acetic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Bromomethyl)-α-(Methoxymethylene)Benzeneacetic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. 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, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.