Description

Ethyl 3-Bromobenzoyl Formate is a versatile brominated aromatic ester building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a key precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to introduce the 3-bromobenzoyl moiety into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a halogenated aromatic core for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine atom facilitates coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for fine chemical companies offering bespoke synthesis services to clients in R&D.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and ester chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Bromobenzoyl Formate
CAS No.	62123-80-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	257.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-bromobenzoylformate; Formic acid, (3-bromobenzoyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl (3-bromobenzoyl)formate; 3-Bromobenzoylformic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-oxo-3-bromobenzeneacetate; (3-Bromobenzoyl)formic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-bromobenzooylcarboxylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 3-Bromobenzoyl Formate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 bases and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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