Description

2-Bromo-1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid 1-Methyl Ester is a versatile brominated aromatic ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized benzene ring, which provides reactive sites for further derivatization, making it a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a brominated, ester-functionalized aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its bromine atom allows for further cross-coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel monomers for high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: Supplied for contract research organizations (CROs) and chemical development companies engaged in custom synthesis projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid 1-Methyl Ester
CAS No.	957227-92-8
Molecular Formula	C10H7BrO4
Molecular Weight	271.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoisophthalic Acid 1-Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Bromoisophthalate; 1-Methyl 2-Bromo-1,3-benzenedicarboxylate; 2-Bromo-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Bromobenzene-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid Monomethyl Ester; Bromoisophthalic Acid Methyl Ester; CAS 957227-92-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid 1-Methyl Ester is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your research and development. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our commitment to supply chain integrity and traceability ensures you receive a product that meets your exacting standards for synthetic chemistry.

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 the container sealed to protect from moisture. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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