Description

2-Bromo-4-Methyl-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic intermediate. This compound is crucial for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and agrochemical manufacturers for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of molecules with bromo, nitro, and ester functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its specific substitution pattern can contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the bromomethylnitrobenzoate moiety into more complex structures.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments due to the presence of nitro and ester groups which influence color and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methyl-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1202858-67-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO4
Molecular Weight	274.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-bromo-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4-methyl-5-nitro-, methyl ester; 2-Bromo-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; 5-Nitro-2-bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Methyl-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

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