Description

Ethyl 3-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate is a high-purity, multi-functional brominated aromatic ester serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a versatile molecular scaffold with two distinct, reactive bromine sites, enabling precise and efficient construction of complex target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable building blocks for drug discovery and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing substituted benzoate or benzyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require halogenated aromatic structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where bromine atoms facilitate further functionalization.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological studies and the exploration of new organic reaction pathways, such as Suzuki or Heck cross-couplings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 3-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	157652-24-9
Molecular Formula	C10H10Br2O2
Molecular Weight	322.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-, ethyl ester; 2-(Bromomethyl)-3-bromobenzoic acid ethyl ester; 3-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzoate; Ethyl α,3-dibromo-o-toluate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against stringent internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
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.