Description

4-Bromo-5-Methyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic intermediate. This compound is essential for advanced pharmaceutical research and the development of novel agrochemicals, serving as a critical building block for complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those with complex aromatic or heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitro and bromo functional groups for further chemical modifications.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry, used in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a scaffold for library synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential starting material for the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring specific, high-purity intermediates.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Bromo-5-Methyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1807217-94-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO4
Molecular Weight	274.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-bromo-5-methyl-2-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-5-methyl-2-nitro-, methyl ester; 4-Bromo-5-methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-5-methyl-2-nitrobenzoate; 1807217-94-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-5-Methyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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. This material is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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