Description

4-Bromo-3-Iodo-5-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, multi-halogenated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its versatile reactivity, serving as a key precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is essential for medicinal chemists and process development scientists working on novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors, due to its halogenated aromatic core.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific halogen substitution patterns.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Iodo-5-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1628540-06-6
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrIO3
Molecular Weight	370.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Bromo-3-Iodo-5-Methoxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-3-iodo-5-methoxy-, methyl ester; 4-Bromo-3-iodo-5-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-3-iodo-5-methoxybenzoate; 1628540-06-6; 4-Br-3-I-5-MeO-BA methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Bromo-3-Iodo-5-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (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
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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