Description

Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzoate is a high-purity organic building block and versatile synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as Suzuki coupling reactions and the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura coupling for creating biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzoate
CAS No.	139102-34-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-2-methoxybenzoate; 2-Methoxy-4-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-methoxy-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-o-anisate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure a typical purity of ≥98% and compliance with internal specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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