Description

4-(3-Bromo-Propoxy)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a bromoalkoxy side chain attached to a benzoate ester core. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both ether-linked chains and reactive bromine handles. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring functionalized aromatic ether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its bromine moiety allows for further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional resins.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial labs for methodology development and exploring new chemical spaces.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance and dye molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Bromo-Propoxy)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	135998-88-8
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO3
Molecular Weight	273.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(3-bromopropoxy)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-(3-bromopropoxy)-, methyl ester; 4-(3-Bromopropoxy)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl p-(3-bromopropoxy)benzoate; 135998-88-8; Methyl 4-(3-bromopropoxy)benzoate; 4-(3-Bromo-propoxy)-benzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(3-Bromo-Propoxy)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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