Description

Methyl 3,4-Dibromobenzoate is a high-purity brominated aromatic ester, a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is valued for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for applications requiring precise bromination and functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a dibrominated benzoate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of advanced electronic materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce aromatic bromine groups.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,4-Dibromobenzoate
CAS No.	51329-16-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2O2
Molecular Weight	293.94 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dibromobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3,4-Dibromobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3,4-dibromo-, methyl ester; Methyl 3,4-dibromobenzenecarboxylate; 3,4-Dibromomethylbenzoate; Methyl m,p-dibromobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,4-Dibromobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

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.