Description

Methyl 2-Bromo-5-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic ester, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the presence of two distinct bromine substituents, which offer orthogonal reactivity for selective functionalization and complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to build complex active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific halogenated aromatic cores.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl and aryl bromide groups are excellent substrates for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to create complex biaryl and conjugated systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for constructing sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromo-5-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	90721-58-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight	307.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Bromo-5-(bromomethyl)benzoate; 2-Bromo-5-(bromomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-5-(bromomethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl α,2-Dibromo-5-toluate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Bromo-5-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and production. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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