Description

Ethyl 2-(3-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl)Acetate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic ester building block. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in constructing complex molecular architectures for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and agrochemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bromo-methylphenyl moiety for bioactivity.
• 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 organic semiconductors and liquid crystal materials for electronic applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences industry.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional labs for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(3-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	1261862-72-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₃BrO₂
Molecular Weight	257.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (3-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)acetate; 2-(3-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)acetic acid ethyl ester; 3-Bromo-2-methylbenzeneacetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-bromo-2-methylbenzeneacetate; Acetic acid, 2-(3-bromo-2-methylphenyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl α-(3-bromo-2-methylphenyl)acetate; (3-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 2-(3-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting customer and research standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.