Description

2-Bromo-6-Methylbenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive bromine substituent and a carboxylic acid functional group on a methylated aromatic ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for creating complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromo and methyl groups modulate biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic compounds for electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags due to the reactivity of the bromine atom for further functionalization.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	90259-31-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.05 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2-bromobenzoic Acid; 2-Bromo-6-methylbenzoic acid; o-Bromo-m-toluic Acid; 2-Bromo-6-toluic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-6-methyl-; 90259-31-7; 2-Bromo-6-methyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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