Methyl 4-bromo-2-(cyanomethyl)benzoate

• CAT Number: L037681
• CAS Number: 1083181-36-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H8BrNO2
• Molecular Weight: 254.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-bromo-2-(cyanomethyl)benzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H8BrNO2/c1-14-10(13)9-3-2-8(11)6-7(9)4-5-12/h2-3,6H,4H2,1H3
• InChIKey: OXXCXDQCAGYFQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Methyl 4-bromo-2-(cyanomethyl)benzoate(CAT: L037681) is an aromatic ester commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. This compound features a bromine atom at the 4-position and a cyanomethyl group at the 2-position on the benzene ring, along with a methyl ester functional group. The bromine atom allows for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck coupling, while the cyanomethyl group can participate in additional reactions, adding versatility to its synthetic applications. This compound is useful in constructing complex molecular frameworks and bioactive compounds, especially for developing new chemical entities in medicinal chemistry.