Methyl 4-bromo-3-methylbenzoate

• CAT Number: M101444
• CAS Number: 148547-19-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H9BrO2
• Molecular Weight: 229.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-bromo-3-methylbenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9BrO2/c1-6-5-7(9(11)12-2)3-4-8(6)10/h3-5H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: GTZTYNPAPQKIIR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)OC)Br

Methyl 4-bromo-3-methylbenzoate(CAT: M101444) is an aromatic ester with a bromine atom at the 4-position and a methyl group at the 3-position on a benzoate ring. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical development. The ester group allows for further modifications, such as hydrolysis or transesterification, while the bromine atom enables cross-coupling reactions, facilitating the introduction of diverse substituents. Its structure makes it suitable for creating various derivatives that can enhance biological activity or physicochemical properties. Researchers often employ methyl 4-bromo-3-methylbenzoate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds and specialty chemicals.