Description

Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Cyanobenzoate is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound is valued for its versatile reactivity, particularly in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for more complex heterocyclic systems. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing substituted benzoate or benzonitrile moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Can be utilized as a building block for designing molecular probes, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive tools.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Cyanobenzoate
CAS No.	1223434-15-8
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	240.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-cyanobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-2-cyano-benzoate; 2-Cyano-4-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-cyano-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-2-cyanobenzoate; 1223434-15-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Cyanobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
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.