Description

2,5-Bis-Bromomethyl-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, multi-functional organic intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its core value lies in its versatile reactivity, primarily serving as a key building block for the synthesis of complex molecules and advanced materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex aromatic or heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive bromomethyl groups for molecular diversification.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a foundational unit for constructing sophisticated organic electronic materials and liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer to introduce specific properties into specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures via nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and high-performance pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Bis-Bromomethyl-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	74725-06-7
Molecular Formula	C12H12Br2O2
Molecular Weight	348.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,5-Bis(bromomethyl)benzoate; 2,5-Bis(bromomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2,5-bis(bromomethyl)-, methyl ester; 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2-(methoxycarbonyl)benzene; Methyl α,α'-dibromo-o-xylene-α,α'-dicarboxylate (isomer); 2,5-Dibromomethyl Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Bis-Bromomethyl-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.