Description

Methyl 4-Bromo-2-(Methylthio)Benzoate (Wx191492) is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoate derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a versatile molecular scaffold with orthogonal reactive sites—the bromo and methylthio groups—enabling precise functionalization for complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromo and thioether functionalities are leveraged for structure-activity optimization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or monomers for conductive polymers.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Provides a versatile handle for medicinal and process chemistry, enabling Suzuki, Stille, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings, as well as oxidation of the thioether.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in university and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Bromo-2-(Methylthio)Benzoate (Wx191492)
CAS No.	1824127-03-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2S
Molecular Weight	261.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-bromo-2-(methylsulfanyl)benzoate; 4-Bromo-2-(methylthio)benzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-(methylthio)-, methyl ester; WX-191492; Wx191492
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Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 4-Bromo-2-(Methylthio)Benzoate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤3.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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