Description

Methyl 2-Bromomethyl-4-Cyanobenzoate is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block characterized by its bromomethyl and cyano substituents on an aromatic benzoate ester. This compound matters for its critical role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis and the development of specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring functionalized aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive bromomethyl group for further derivatization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals, polymers, and organic semiconductors, where its functional groups allow for precise molecular tuning.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the fine chemical industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromomethyl-4-Cyanobenzoate
CAS No.	165111-46-6
Molecular Formula	C10H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	254.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-(Bromomethyl)-4-cyanobenzoate; 4-Cyano-2-(bromomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Bromomethyl-4-cyanobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-(bromomethyl)-4-cyano-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-cyano-2-(bromomethyl)benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Bromomethyl-4-Cyanobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every lot and provided upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 a dark place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.