Description

Methyl 2-Bromo-2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Acetate is a versatile brominated aromatic ester building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a reactive handle for carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group interconversion, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is particularly valuable for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with a substituted phenylacetic acid or phenoxyacetic acid core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized chiral or functionalized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or functional additives for advanced polymers and specialty materials.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitution studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance, flavor, or dye molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromo-2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	86215-57-8
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	259.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl α-bromo-3-methoxyphenylacetate; 2-Bromo-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl (2-bromo-2-(3-methoxyphenyl))acetate; 3-Methoxyphenylbromoacetic acid methyl ester; α-Bromo-3-methoxybenzeneacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-bromo-2-(m-methoxyphenyl)acetate; (3-Methoxyphenyl)(bromo)acetic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Bromo-2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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