Description

Methyl 2-(4-(2-Bromoethyl)Phenyl)Acetate is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a bromoethyl side chain on a phenylacetate core structure. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of functionalized aromatic moieties. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex active molecules.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular systems.
• Building block for creating novel agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides with specific activity profiles.
• Precursor in material science for the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Versatile reagent in academic and industrial research for exploring new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Starting material for the preparation of more complex esters and carboxylic acid derivatives through further chemical modification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(4-(2-Bromoethyl)Phenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	78712-65-9
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	257.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (4-(2-Bromoethyl)phenyl)acetate; 2-(4-(2-Bromoethyl)phenyl)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-(2-Bromoethyl)benzeneacetate; p-(2-Bromoethyl)phenylacetic acid methyl ester; Benzeneacetic acid, 4-(2-bromoethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl α-(4-(2-Bromoethyl)phenyl)acetate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-(4-(2-Bromoethyl)Phenyl)Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability, though the product is typically stable at controlled room temperature for shorter periods. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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