Description

Methyl 2-(4-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl)Acetate is a high-purity organic ester building block, specifically designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the production of complex molecules, offering precise reactivity for coupling and functionalization reactions. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a brominated aromatic ester moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other catalytic transformations to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(4-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	958646-47-4
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (4-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)acetate; 2-(4-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)acetic acid methyl ester; Acetic acid, 2-(4-bromo-2-methylphenyl)-, methyl ester; 4'-Bromo-2'-methylphenylacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4'-bromo-2'-methylphenylacetate; Methyl (4-bromo-o-tolyl)acetate; (4-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)acetic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-(4-Bromo-2-Methylphenyl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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