Description

Methyl 2-(2-Bromoacetyl)Benzoate CAS NO 7460-55-1 is a versatile brominated aromatic ester, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive bromoacetyl group, which facilitates efficient carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures for active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzofuran or indole cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation, nucleophilic substitution, and palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce functionalized acetyl groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme activity and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(2-Bromoacetyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	7460-55-1
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	257.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl o-(2-bromoacetyl)benzoate; 2-(2-Bromoacetyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-bromoacetylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-(2-bromoacetyl)-, methyl ester; o-(Bromoacetyl)benzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-(2-Bromoacetyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled 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 during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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