Description

Ethyl 2-(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)Acetate is a specialized brominated aromatic ester building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a versatile molecular scaffold for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bromine atom for further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, substituted phenyl core.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aryl bromide moiety makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways involving ester and aryl halide functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance molecules and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	1201633-86-4
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	257.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (3-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)acetate; 2-(3-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-Bromo-4-methylbenzeneacetate; (3-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Bromo-4-methylbenzeneacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-(3-Bromo-p-tolyl)acetate; Acetic acid, (3-bromo-4-methylphenyl)-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 2-(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)Acetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.