Description

Methyl-2-Bromo-4-Bromomethylbenzoate is a high-purity, multi-functional brominated aromatic ester that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual reactive sites, the bromine substituents, which enable selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing substituted benzoate or benzyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromomethyl group allows for further derivatization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to its aryl bromide functionality.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental compound for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl-2-Bromo-4-Bromomethylbenzoate
CAS No.	128577-48-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight	307.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Bromo-4-(bromomethyl)benzoate; 2-Bromo-4-(bromomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4-(bromomethyl)-, methyl ester; 4-Bromomethyl-2-bromobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Bromomethyl-2-bromobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl-2-Bromo-4-Bromomethylbenzoate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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