Description

Methyl 3-Bromo-2,4-Dichlorobenzoate is a high-purity, multi-halogenated benzoate ester derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile and reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active ingredients, specialty chemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and chloro substituents modulate bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials requiring specific halogenated monomers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Derivatization: The ester group allows for further functionalization, including hydrolysis to the acid or transesterification, enabling diverse molecular pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Bromo-2,4-Dichlorobenzoate
CAS No.	1820705-16-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrCl2O2
Molecular Weight	284.94 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-bromo-2,4-dichlorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-2,4-dichloro-, methyl ester; 2,4-Dichloro-3-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,4-dichloro-3-bromobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Bromo-2,4-Dichlorobenzoate 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. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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%

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