Description

Methyl 2-Bromo-3-Methoxybenzoate is a high-purity, versatile benzoate ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic core with orthogonal reactive sites, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with complex substituted benzoate or benzamide structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed to synthesize chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and coupling reactions.
• Polymer & Specialty Chemical Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce specific bromo- and methoxy-functionalized aromatic units into polymer chains.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromo-3-Methoxybenzoate
CAS No.	59453-47-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-bromo-3-methoxybenzoate; 3-Methoxy-2-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-3-methoxy-, methyl ester; Methyl o-bromo-m-methoxybenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Bromo-3-Methoxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency and reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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