Description

Isopropyl 4-Bromobenzoate is a high-purity organic ester derivative of 4-bromobenzoic acid, serving as a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate. Its primary value lies in providing a reactive bromine substituent and an ester-protected carboxylic acid group, enabling precise synthetic transformations in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring bromoaryl or benzoate ester motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a protecting group strategy in multi-step laboratory and process-scale synthesis.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of brominated organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopropyl 4-Bromobenzoate
CAS No.	59247-48-2
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromobenzoic Acid Isopropyl Ester; p-Bromobenzoic Acid Isopropyl Ester; Isopropyl p-Bromobenzoate; 1-Methylethyl 4-Bromobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-, 1-methylethyl ester; Isopropylester kyseliny p-brombenzoove (Czech); Isopropyl 4-bromobenzenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Isopropyl 4-Bromobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming identity, assay, and impurity profiles to meet your specific R&D or production requirements.

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. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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