Description

3-(2-Bromo-Acetyl)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its reactive bromoacetyl and ester functional groups, which facilitate efficient derivatization and incorporation into more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing benzophenone or related scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes and tags due to its reactive halogen handle.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Bromo-Acetyl)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	915402-28-7
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	257.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-(2-bromoacetyl)benzoate; 3-(Bromoacetyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3-(2-bromoacetyl)-, methyl ester; 2-Bromo-1-[3-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl]ethanone; 3-(2-Bromoacetyl)methyl benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Bromo-Acetyl)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of GMP-aligned production for non-GMP applications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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