Description

Methyl 3-Bromo-5-Butoxybenzoate is a high-purity, versatile benzoate ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of bromine and butoxy functional groups, which enable precise chemical modifications for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in medicinal chemistry research targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like solubility, thermal stability, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other metal-catalyzed transformations to construct complex aromatic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Bromo-5-Butoxybenzoate
CAS No.	1261988-65-1
Molecular Formula	C12H15BrO3
Molecular Weight	287.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-butoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-bromo-5-n-butoxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-5-butoxy-, methyl ester; 5-Butoxy-3-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-butoxy-3-bromobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Bromo-5-Butoxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%

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