Description

Methyl 2-(2-Bromo-4-Fluorophenyl)Acetate is a high-purity fluorinated and brominated aromatic ester building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual halogen functionality, which provides versatile reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for sophisticated ligands in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers for advanced polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged molecules for studying biological processes and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis & Scale-Up: A critical starting material for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) supporting client projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(2-Bromo-4-Fluorophenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	949168-34-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrFO2
Molecular Weight	247.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2-Bromo-4-fluorophenyl)acetate; 2-Bromo-4-fluorophenylacetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzeneacetate; (2-Bromo-4-fluorophenyl)acetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl α-(2-Bromo-4-fluorophenyl)acetate; Methyl (2-Bromo-4-fluorophenyl)ethanoate; 949168-34-7; Methyl 2-(2-Bromo-4-fluorophenyl)acetate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-(2-Bromo-4-Fluorophenyl)Acetate adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Every lot is fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and can be tailored to meet specific client or regulatory requirements.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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