Description

2-Bromo-4-Methoxybenzoicacid CAS NO 74517-85-4 is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bromine and methoxy substituents make it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with specific color and stability properties.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical or chemical characteristics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methoxybenzoicacid
CAS No.	74517-85-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO3
Molecular Weight	231.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-methoxybenzoic acid; 4-Methoxy-2-bromobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4-methoxy-; 2-Bromo-p-anisic acid; 2-Bromo-4-methoxy-benzoic acid; o-Bromo-p-methoxybenzoic acid; 74517-85-4 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Methoxybenzoicacid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, from research to commercial-scale production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

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.