Description

Ethyl 3-Bromo-4-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity organic building block and versatile chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating complex molecular synthesis, particularly in the construction of advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical agents. It is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for scale-up and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing substituted benzoate or biphenyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and as a starting material for generating more complex aromatic esters in academic and industrial R&D.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized colorants and functional dyes.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce specific aromatic bromo-ester functionalities into polymer chains for specialty material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Bromo-4-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	147962-81-0
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-bromo-p-toluate; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-4-methyl-, ethyl ester; 4-Methyl-3-bromobenzoic acid ethyl ester; p-Toluic acid, 3-bromo-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Bromo-4-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.