Description

Ethyl 2-Bromo-3-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoate ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a versatile molecular scaffold for constructing complex pharmaceutical intermediates and functional materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with substituted benzoate or benzamide structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where bromo and ester functionalities are required.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental reagent for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing bespoke molecules for clients.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in university and industrial research settings for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Bromo-3-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	155694-83-0
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3-methylbenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-bromo-m-toluate; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-3-methyl-, ethyl ester; 3-Methyl-2-bromobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl o-bromo-m-methylbenzoate; 2-Bromo-3-methyl-benzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (2-bromo-3-methyl)benzoate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Bromo-3-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP and non-GMP synthesis.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
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.