Description

Ethyl 5-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzoate is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its value lies in its versatile brominated aromatic ester structure, which serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with substituted benzoate or benzamide cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating advanced organic electronic compounds and functional dyes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and other transformations to introduce functionalized aromatic groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzoate
CAS No.	773134-60-4
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	259.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-methoxybenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-bromo-o-anisate; Benzoic acid, 5-bromo-2-methoxy-, ethyl ester; 2-Methoxy-5-bromobenzoic acid ethyl ester; 5-Bromo-2-methoxybenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-bromo-2-methoxybenzoate; 773134-60-4; 5-Bromo-2-methoxy ethyl benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Bromo-2-Methoxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and traceability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for reliable integration into your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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