Description

Ethyl 4-Bromo-2-Chlorobenzoate is a high-purity, versatile organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique halogenated aromatic structure makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the bromo and chloro substituents enable specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for creating halogenated benzoate derivatives used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the research and development of electron-transport materials and host materials for OLED devices.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Functional Material Research: Used in academic and industrial labs to create novel polymers and ligands with specific electronic or steric properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl 4-Bromo-2-Chlorobenzoate
CAS No.	76008-74-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrClO2
Molecular Weight	263.52 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-chlorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Bromo-2-chlorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-chloro-, ethyl ester; 2-Chloro-4-bromobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Chloro-4-bromobenzoate; 76008-74-7; 4-Bromo-2-chloro-benzoic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 4-Bromo-2-Chlorobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
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.