Description

Dimethyl 5-Bromomethyl-1,3-Benzene-Dicarboxylate is a versatile brominated aromatic diester, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive bromomethyl group, which facilitates further functionalization, making it a crucial building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex aromatic or heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific aromatic substitution patterns are required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the creation of functionalized monomers for specialty polymers, including high-performance resins and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl 5-Bromomethyl-1,3-Benzene-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	42268-88-2
Molecular Formula	C11H11BrO4
Molecular Weight	287.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Bromomethyl)isophthalic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Dimethyl 5-(Bromomethyl)isophthalate; 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, 5-(Bromomethyl)-, Dimethyl Ester; Isophthalic Acid, 5-(Bromomethyl)-, Dimethyl Ester; NSC 334906; 5-Bromomethylisophthalic Acid Dimethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl 5-Bromomethyl-1,3-Benzene-Dicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.