Description

Methyl 6-Bromo-3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity, multi-functional benzoate ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique bromo and methoxy substituents, which make it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with benzofuran or benzodioxole cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its halogenated aromatic structure is incorporated.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Utilized for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in manufacturing.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for exploratory chemistry in university laboratories and corporate research centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Bromo-3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	55289-16-2
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO3
Molecular Weight	273.12 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-bromo-3-methoxy-o-toluate; 2-Methyl-6-bromo-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 6-bromo-3-methoxy-2-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-methyl-6-bromo-3-methoxybenzoate; 55289-16-2; Methyl 3-methoxy-6-bromo-2-methylbenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 6-Bromo-3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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