Description

Isopropyl 2-Bromobenzoate is a high-purity organic ester building block, specifically an isopropyl ester of 2-bromobenzoic acid, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its structure, featuring both a bromo-aromatic group and an ester moiety, makes it a critical reagent for introducing specific functional groups in complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for scale-up and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring brominated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and display components.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromo-aromatic units into polymer chains, altering properties like flame retardancy and refractive index.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a substrate for developing new catalytic methodologies.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the synthesis of complex aromatic esters for specialty fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopropyl 2-Bromobenzoate
CAS No.	59247-52-8
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromobenzoic Acid Isopropyl Ester; Isopropyl o-Bromobenzoate; o-Bromobenzoic Acid Isopropyl Ester; 1-Methylethyl 2-Bromobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-, 1-methylethyl ester; Isopropyl 2-Bromobenzenecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Isopropyl 2-Bromobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates and ISO standards for industrial chemicals.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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