Description

Methyl 2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity organic building block and versatile chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its reactive bromine substituent and ester functionality, which enable precise synthetic transformations in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with substituted benzoate structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and functional dyes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis & Process Chemistry: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	87808-49-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-bromo-p-toluate; 2-Bromo-4-methyl methylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4-methyl-, methyl ester; p-Toluic acid, 2-bromo-, methyl ester; Methyl α-bromo-p-toluate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each 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 area 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 or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.