Description

Methyl 1-(Bromomethyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylate is a versatile and highly reactive bifunctional building block, featuring both a bromomethyl group and a methyl ester on a strained cyclopropane ring. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing cyclopropane motifs with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the cyclopropane ring can enhance stability and efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Monomer: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with unique mechanical or chemical properties derived from the cyclopropane structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl group acts as an excellent electrophile for various palladium-catalyzed and nucleophilic substitution reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 1-(Bromomethyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylate
CAS No.	43161-30-4
Molecular Formula	C7H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	207.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (1-bromomethyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate; 1-(Bromomethyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 1-(bromomethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 1-(bromomethyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 1-(Bromomethyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 acids and incompatible materials. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if prolonged storage is required to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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