Description

Methyl 6-Bromo-2,3-Dimethylbenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable brominated aromatic ester. This compound serves as a versatile and critical chemical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of a functionalized aromatic moiety. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D and agrochemical laboratories for the development of novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoate structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and ester functionalities are essential for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Material Science: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands for catalysis or monomers for advanced polymeric materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and further functional group transformations to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and synthetic methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Bromo-2,3-Dimethylbenzoate
CAS No.	5613-30-9
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-2,3-dimethylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-bromo-2,3-dimethylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 6-bromo-2,3-dimethyl-, methyl ester; 2,3-Dimethyl-6-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 6-Bromo-2,3-Dimethylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%

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