Description

(3-Bromophenyl)Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile brominated aromatic ester that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a reactive handle for further functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromophenyl groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties for specialized material science applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Bromophenyl)Acetic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	150529-73-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (3-Bromophenyl)acetate; 2-(3-Bromophenyl)acetic acid methyl ester; (3-Bromobenzene)acetic acid methyl ester; m-Bromophenylacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(3-bromophenyl)acetate; 3-Bromobenzeneacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl m-bromophenylacetate; Methyl (3-bromobenzyl)carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our (3-Bromophenyl)Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.