Description

2-Bromo-4-Methyl-Benzamide is a versatile brominated aromatic amide building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. This compound is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and material science industries who require high-purity, reliable synthetic precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromo-methyl-benzamide structure confers specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A critical reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories engaged in novel compound library development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methyl-Benzamide
CAS No.	131002-03-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	214.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-p-toluamide; 4-Methyl-2-bromobenzamide; Benzamide, 2-bromo-4-methyl-; o-Bromo-p-toluamide; 2-Bromo-4-methylbenzenecarboxamide; 2-Bromo-4-methylbenzamide; (2-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)carboxamide; 2-Bromo-4-methyl-benzamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Methyl-Benzamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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