Description

Methyl 2-Bromo-3-Methoxy-3-Methylbutanoate is a specialized brominated ester building block of significant value in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive bromine and ester functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an electrophilic alkylating agent or a precursor for generating nucleophilic enolates in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials that require specific brominated monomers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodology development and exploring new chemical reactions in university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromo-3-Methoxy-3-Methylbutanoate
CAS No.	854431-59-7
Molecular Formula	C8H15BrO3
Molecular Weight	239.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3-methoxy-3-methylbutyric acid methyl ester; Methyl α-bromo-β-methoxy-β-methylbutyrate; Methyl 2-bromo-3-methoxy-3-methylbutyrate; 3-Methoxy-3-methyl-2-bromobutanoic acid methyl ester; 854431-59-7; Butanoic acid, 2-bromo-3-methoxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Bromo-3-Methoxy-3-Methylbutanoate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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