Description

Methyl 4-(Bromomethyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylate is a versatile bifunctional building block, combining a reactive bromomethyl group with a protected carboxylic acid ester. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, enabling efficient carbon chain extension and functional group transformation. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials research sectors for constructing novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical synthon for the development of novel small-molecule drugs, particularly in creating spirocyclic and constrained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific cyclohexane-based architectures.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for synthesizing cyclohexane-based mesogens and electron-transport materials in display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce functional side chains or cross-linking points into polymers to alter physical properties like flexibility or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates alkylation reactions and serves as a starting point for further derivatization to carboxylic acids, aldehydes, or amines.
• Cross-Coupling Reaction Substrate: The bromomethyl group is amenable to various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex molecular frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(Bromomethyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylate
CAS No.	1331776-42-1
Molecular Formula	C10H17BrO2
Molecular Weight	249.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)cyclohexane-1-carboxylate; Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(bromomethyl)-, methyl ester; 1-Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(bromomethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl trans/cis-4-(bromomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylate (mixture of isomers)
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(Bromomethyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer ratio, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. Due to the light-sensitive nature of the compound, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomer Ratio (cis/trans)	Typically ~1:1 mixture (Contact for specific batch data)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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