Description

Methyl 2-Bromo-5-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity, versatile benzoate ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive bromine substituent and ester functionality, enabling precise chemical transformations for creating complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with substituted benzoate cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and functional polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in both academic and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromo-5-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	90971-88-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoate; 2-Bromo-5-methyl methylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-5-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl o-bromo-m-toluate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-Bromo-5-Methylbenzoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in regulated research and manufacturing environments.

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 or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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