Description

5-Bromo-2-Bromomethyl-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity brominated aromatic ester building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate, enabling the precise introduction of bromine functionalities for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical manufacturers for applications in drug discovery, agrochemical development, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring brominated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromomethyl group offers a reactive site for further derivatization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or monomers for specialty polymers.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Provides a versatile handle for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for introducing further complexity via nucleophilic substitution or cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Bromomethyl-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	79670-17-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10Br2O2
Molecular Weight	322.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzoate; 2-Bromomethyl-5-bromobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 5-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-5-bromobenzoate; 5-Bromo-2-bromomethyl methyl benzoate; 79670-17-0; Methyl 5-bromo-2-bromomethylbenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Bromomethyl-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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