Description

Methyl α-Bromo-2-Chlorophenylacetate is a high-purity, specialized organic ester used as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile electrophilic reagent, enabling the introduction of a functionalized phenylacetate moiety into target molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with halogenated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific halogenated phenylacetic acid derivatives.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for specialty chemicals and performance materials.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard reagent in organic chemistry labs for method development and exploring new reaction pathways involving α-halo esters.
• Peptide Mimetics: Potential use in constructing non-natural amino acid analogs and peptide backbone modifications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl α-Bromo-2-Chlorophenylacetate
CAS No.	115871-49-3
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrClO2
Molecular Weight	263.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Bromo-2-(2-chlorophenyl)acetate; Methyl α-Bromo-o-chlorophenylacetate; 2-Bromo-2-(2-chlorophenyl)acetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (2-Bromo-2-(2-chlorophenyl))acetate; α-Bromo-2-chlorophenylacetic acid methyl ester; o-Chlorophenyl bromoacetic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl α-Bromo-2-Chlorophenylacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	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.