Methyl 3-bromo-4,5-difluorobenzoate

• CAT Number: L031349
• CAS Number: 1244642-70-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H5BrF2O2
• Molecular Weight: 251.02
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3-bromo-4,5-difluorobenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H5BrF2O2/c1-13-8(12)4-2-5(9)7(11)6(10)3-4/h2-3H,1H3
• InChIKey: KDMXMSNYYICQEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)Br)F)F

Methyl 3-bromo-4,5-difluorobenzoate is an aromatic ester featuring a benzoate group with a bromine substituent at the 3-position and two fluorine atoms at the 4 and 5 positions. This unique structure enhances its reactivity and electronic properties, making it valuable in organic synthesis. The bromine atom can facilitate nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the difluoromethyl groups can influence lipophilicity and biological activity. This compound may serve as an important intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.