Description

Methyl 5-Bromo-3-Hydroxybenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoate ester derivative. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with brominated aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Used in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and display technologies.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalytic systems.
• Polymer Modification: Intermediate for introducing functional benzoate groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in research institutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Bromo-3-Hydroxybenzoate
CAS No.	192810-12-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO3
Molecular Weight	231.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-3-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-bromo-3-hydroxybenzoate; 3-Hydroxy-5-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 5-bromo-3-hydroxy-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-hydroxy-5-bromobenzoate; 5-Bromo-3-methoxycarbonylphenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Bromo-3-Hydroxybenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

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