Description

Methyl 3-Bromo-5-Ethoxybenzoate is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate. This compound is valued for its versatile reactivity, particularly in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a substituted benzoate scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive bromo substituent.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in multi-step synthetic routes for producing complex fragrance, flavor, and dye molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Bromo-5-Ethoxybenzoate
CAS No.	860695-64-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	259.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-ethoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-bromo-5-ethoxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-5-ethoxy-, methyl ester; 5-Ethoxy-3-bromobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 5-ethoxy-3-bromobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Bromo-5-Ethoxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.