Description

Methyl 3-Bromo-4-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzoate is a high-purity, versatile benzoate ester derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and hydroxymethyl functional groups, makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functionalities into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoate core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromine atom allows for further cross-coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or functionalization agent to introduce specific side chains into polymer backbones, modifying material properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Can be utilized to create probes, linkers, or tags for studying biological systems and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Bromo-4-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	90326-62-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-bromo-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-4-(hydroxymethyl)-, methyl ester; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)-3-bromobenzoate; 3-Bromo-4-carbomethoxybenzyl alcohol (tautomeric form); MBHB (abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Bromo-4-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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