Description

Methyl 2-Bromo-4-Cyanophenylacetate is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a versatile molecular scaffold with three distinct reactive sites—the bromo, cyano, and ester groups—enabling precise and complex derivatization. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogen and nitrile functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized monomers for advanced polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromo-4-Cyanophenylacetate
CAS No.	1261840-59-8
Molecular Formula	C10H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	254.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2-bromo-4-cyanophenyl)acetate; 2-Bromo-4-cyanophenylacetic acid methyl ester; Acetic acid, 2-(2-bromo-4-cyanophenyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl α-(2-bromo-4-cyanophenyl)acetate; (2-Bromo-4-cyanobenzyl)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(2-bromo-4-cyanophenyl)acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 2-Bromo-4-Cyanophenylacetate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and development use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain product integrity.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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