Description

Ethyl 4-Bromo-2,6-Dimethylbenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoate ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a versatile aromatic scaffold with bromine and ester functionalities for selective cross-coupling and further functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for creating complex, substituted aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Utilized for synthesizing specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to build complex biaryl systems.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and new reaction development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Bromo-2,6-Dimethylbenzoate
CAS No.	1807169-47-6
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	257.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2,6-dimethyl-, ethyl ester; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-bromobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Bromo-2,6-Dimethylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥97% by HPLC), identity confirmation, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	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.