Methyl 3-bromo-2,4-dimethylbenzoate

• CAT Number: L033955
• CAS Number: 151859-37-9
• Molecular Formula: C10H11BrO2
• Molecular Weight: 243.1
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3-bromo-2,4-dimethylbenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H11BrO2/c1-6-4-5-8(10(12)13-3)7(2)9(6)11/h4-5H,1-3H3
• InChIKey: BDSPQXLUCOPAHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Methyl 3-bromo-2,4-dimethylbenzoate is an aromatic ester featuring a bromine atom at the 3-position and two methyl groups at the 2- and 4-positions on a benzoate core. This compound is widely used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its bromine substitution allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, while the ester group enhances its reactivity. It is valuable in producing complex molecules for research in medicinal chemistry and material sciences.