Description

Methyl 3,5-Dibromobenzoate is a high-purity brominated aromatic ester, a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for introducing the sterically hindered 3,5-dibromophenyl moiety into complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic systems for bioactivity or as a handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of modern pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the dibromo-substituted ring can enhance stability and biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where bromine atoms facilitate cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki or Sonogashira couplings.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways in university and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,5-Dibromobenzoate
CAS No.	51329-15-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2O2
Molecular Weight	293.94 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dibromobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3,5-Dibromobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3,5-dibromo-, methyl ester; Methyl m,p-Dibromobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,5-Dibromobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our commitment is to supply material that meets the exacting standards required for research and commercial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

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.