Description

Methyl 4-Bromo-3-Fluorobenzoate 98 is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional agrochemicals, where its specific halogen substitution pattern enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry for creating fluorinated analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that benefit from fluorinated aromatic structures.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive bromo substituent.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties for high-performance materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorinated compounds and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Bromo-3-Fluorobenzoate 98
CAS No.	849758-12-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrFO2
Molecular Weight	233.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-3-fluorobenzoate; 3-Fluoro-4-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-3-fluoro-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-fluoro-4-bromobenzoate; 849758-12-9; Methyl p-bromo-m-fluorobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Bromo-3-Fluorobenzoate 98 is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under 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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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