Description

Ethyl 3-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate is a versatile brominated aromatic ester, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its reactive bromomethyl group, which facilitates efficient alkylation and functionalization reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing benzyl or substituted benzyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the benzoate ester moiety is required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of monomers and polymers with specific aromatic functionalities for advanced materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling and modifying biomolecules in research applications due to its reactive handle.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable reagent for fine chemical and custom synthesis houses serving diverse industrial clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	62290-17-9
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-bromomethylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-(bromomethyl)-, ethyl ester; m-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl m-(bromomethyl)benzoate; 3-Carbethoxybenzyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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