Description

Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Formylbenzoate is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic ester building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromo and a formyl substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in constructing benzodiazepine and other heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the reactivity of the bromo and aldehyde groups.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating specialized aromatic cores used in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of complex ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Formylbenzoate
CAS No.	1260795-42-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrO3
Molecular Weight	243.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-formylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-2-formylbenzoate; 2-Formyl-4-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-formyl-, methyl ester; 4-Bromo-2-(methoxycarbonyl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Bromo-2-Formylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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