Description

Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Fluoro-5-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated and brominated aromatic ester, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides versatile reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing fluorinated and brominated aromatic rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the halogenated benzoate structure is required.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing specialty polymers and liquid crystals with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution due to the reactive bromo and fluoro substituents.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Fluoro-5-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	1253927-05-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrFO2
Molecular Weight	247.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-fluoro-5-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-2-fluoro-5-methylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-fluoro-5-methyl-, methyl ester; 2-Fluoro-4-bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; 5-Methyl-4-bromo-2-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Fluoro-5-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices.

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 container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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