Description

2-Bromo-6-(Methoxycarbonyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a methyl ester group ortho to a bromine substituent, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with substituted benzoic acid cores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its halogen and ester functionalities are leveraged.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of functional monomers for specialty polymers, including liquid crystals and high-performance engineering plastics.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for small-molecule semiconductors and charge-transport materials in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Research: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and discovery chemistry in CROs (Contract Research Organizations).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-(Methoxycarbonyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	912457-18-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrO4
Molecular Weight	259.06 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-2-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid; 2-Bromo-6-(carbomethoxy)benzoic acid; Methyl 6-bromosalicylate-2-carboxylate; 2-Bromo-6-methoxycarbonylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-6-(methoxycarbonyl)-; 6-Bromophthalide-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester (related structure); 2-Bromo-6-(methyl oxycarbonyl)benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-(Methoxycarbonyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in GMP and ISO 9001 environments for traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.