Description

2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where its bromine and carboxylic acid moieties offer distinct sites for further chemical modification. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom facilitates further coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments due to its aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	7697-27-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-bromobenzoic Acid; 2-Bromo-p-toluic Acid; o-Bromo-p-toluic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4-methyl-; 2-Bromo-4-methyl-benzoic acid; 2-Bromo-4-methylbenzenecarboxylic acid; 2-Brom-4-methylbenzoesäure (German)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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