Description

Methyl 3-Bromo-2,6-Dichlorobenzoate is a high-purity, multi-halogenated benzoate ester serving as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and synthetic building block. Its unique halogen substitution pattern makes it invaluable for constructing complex molecular architectures in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic cores for bioactivity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and chloro substituents modulate biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Versatile electrophile in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and a substrate for nucleophilic aromatic substitution, enabling diverse functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials that incorporate halogenated aromatic units.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Bromo-2,6-Dichlorobenzoate
CAS No.	232277-30-4
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrCl2O2
Molecular Weight	283.94 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2,6-dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-bromo-2,6-dichlorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-2,6-dichloro-, methyl ester; 2,6-Dichloro-3-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,6-dichloro-3-bromobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-Bromo-2,6-Dichlorobenzoate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.