Description

Methyl 2-Bromo-6-Methoxybenzoate is a high-purity organic building block and synthetic intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating complex molecular transformations, particularly in the construction of heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for use in coupling reactions, functional group manipulations, and the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing substituted benzoate or benzofuran motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromo and methoxy functional groups are essential for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki, Stille, or Buchwald-Hartwig amination for carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies, library synthesis, and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of dyes, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromo-6-Methoxybenzoate
CAS No.	31786-46-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-bromo-6-methoxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-6-methoxy-, methyl ester; 6-Methoxy-2-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl o-bromo-m-methoxybenzoate; 2-Bromo-6-methoxymethyl benzoate; Methyl 2-bromo-6-anisate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Bromo-6-Methoxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP and ISO 9001 guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. 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
Assay (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.