Description

4-Bromo-2-Cyanomethylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and novel materials, where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical compounds and active ingredients.
• Building block for the synthesis of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Precursor in the preparation of functional materials and specialty polymers.
• Used in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) material research and development.
• Intermediate for creating liquid crystal compounds and other advanced electronic materials.
• Starting material in academic and industrial research for exploring new chemical reactions and methodologies.
• Component in the synthesis of dyes and pigments with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Cyanomethylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1083181-36-5
Molecular Formula	C11H10BrNO2
Molecular Weight	268.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Bromo-2-(cyanomethyl)benzoate; 4-Bromo-2-(cyanomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-(cyanomethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-2-cyanomethylbenzoate; 2-Cyanomethyl-4-bromobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Cyanomethylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.