Description

Methyl 2-(Bromomethyl)-6-Cyanobenzoate is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an electrophilic bromomethyl group and a nitrile moiety, enabling its use in complex molecular construction. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocycles and targeted small molecule drugs, particularly in oncology and CNS research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its structural motifs for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing bespoke compounds for client projects.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological development and discovery chemistry within university and corporate research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(Bromomethyl)-6-Cyanobenzoate
CAS No.	1022980-69-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	254.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bromomethyl)-6-cyanobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-6-cyanobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-(bromomethyl)-6-cyano-, methyl ester; 6-Cyano-2-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-cyano-2-(bromomethyl)benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 2-(Bromomethyl)-6-Cyanobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to maintain stability and purity.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.