Description

Methyl 4-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate CAS NO 2417-72-3 is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, specifically a benzyl bromide derivative, essential for advanced synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its dual functional groups, enabling it to act as a key electrophile in cross-coupling reactions and a precursor for more complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystals, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly for introducing the 4-(bromomethyl)benzoyl moiety via Suzuki-Miyaura or other cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic frameworks.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing mesogenic units and electron-transport materials used in display technologies and organic electronics.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to functionalize polymers or create specialized monomers, imparting desired chemical or physical properties to advanced materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an efficient electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Stille couplings to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex organic compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 4-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	2417-72-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl p-(Bromomethyl)benzoate; 4-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Bromomethylbenzoate; p-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-(bromomethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl α-Bromo-p-toluate
EINECS	219-324-6

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%

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