Description

Methyl 3-(4-Bromophenyl)Benzoate, 4-Bromo-3'-(Methoxycarbonyl)Biphenyl is a high-purity biphenyl derivative and a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is critical for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a biphenyl core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the bromine and ester functionalities allow for further chemical modifications.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal displays (LCDs) due to its rigid, planar biphenyl structure.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the development of electron-transport or host materials for OLED devices.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create more complex biaryl systems.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(4-Bromophenyl)Benzoate, 4-Bromo-3'-(Methoxycarbonyl)Biphenyl
CAS No.	149506-25-2
Molecular Formula	C14H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	291.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4'-Bromobiphenyl-3-carboxylate; 3-(4-Bromophenyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Bromo-3'-(methoxycarbonyl)biphenyl; Biphenyl, 4-bromo-3'-(methoxycarbonyl)-; Methyl 3-(p-Bromophenyl)benzoate; 4'-Bromo-3-biphenylcarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxylic Acid, 4'-Bromo-, Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-(4-Bromophenyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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.

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.