Description

Ethyl 2-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, specifically an ester derivative of benzoic acid containing a reactive bromomethyl group. This compound is valued for its dual functionality, serving as a key electrophilic intermediate in complex organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzyl or substituted benzyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents requiring specific aromatic ester functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce reactive sites or functional groups into polymer backbones for advanced material applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions, such as alkylations and nucleophilic substitutions, to introduce the 2-(bromomethyl)benzoate moiety.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	7115-91-5
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl o-(bromomethyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-(bromomethyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-bromomethylbenzoate; o-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-bromo-o-toluate; 2-Carbethoxybenzyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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