Description

A-Bromo-Cyclohexaneacetic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile brominated ester building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromine and ester functional groups make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to introduce the cyclohexylacetic acid moiety into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized cyclohexane ring system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	A-Bromo-Cyclohexaneacetic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	58851-63-1
Molecular Formula	C9H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	235.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Bromocyclohexylacetate; 2-Bromocyclohexaneacetic Acid Methyl Ester; (2-Bromocyclohexyl)acetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (2-Bromocyclohexyl)acetate; α-Bromocyclohexaneacetic Acid Methyl Ester; Bromocyclohexylacetic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our A-Bromo-Cyclohexaneacetic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. The compound is compatible with standard organic solvents but should be handled in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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