Description

Ethyl 2-Bromobenzoate is an important aromatic ester derivative, widely utilized as a versatile synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its core value proposition lies in its reactivity, particularly in cross-coupling reactions and as a building block for more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing a substituted benzoate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, such as palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a starting material in the development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials for OLED applications.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, leveraging the bromine for chromophore modification.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in medicinal and organic chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Bromobenzoate
CAS No.	6091-64-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl o-Bromobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-, ethyl ester; o-Bromobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Bromobenzenecarboxylate; NSC 404087; Ethyl ortho-bromobenzoate
EINECS	228-045-9

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Bromobenzoate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.45 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.55

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