Description

5-Bromo-4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Benzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic ester derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex heterocyclic or substituted aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive formyl and bromo substituents.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile synthon for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other transformations to create libraries of compounds for screening.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specialized colorants and photostable dyes due to its conjugated aromatic system.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Benzoate
CAS No.	486994-01-8
Molecular Formula	C15H11BrO4
Molecular Weight	335.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 5-bromo-4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl ester; 4-Bromo-5-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl benzoate; 2-Methoxy-4-bromo-5-formylphenyl benzoate; 5-Bromo-4-formyl-2-methoxyphenol benzoate; (5-Bromo-4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl) benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high purity and consistent lot-to-lot quality. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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