What is methyl 5-bromo-2-methyl-benzoate CAS 79669-50-4?
methyl 5-bromo-2-methyl-benzoate CAS 79669-50-4 serves as an important organic synthetic intermediate and reagent, widely utilized in the preparation of functionalized benzoate derivatives, pharmaceutical compounds, and specialty chemicals through reactions such as cross-coupling and hydrolysis.
Specifications
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Pale yellow Powder |
| Melting Point |
46.0 to 50.0 °C |
| Boiling Point |
265°C(lit.) |
| Density |
1.433±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Storage Temp |
Sealed in dry, Room Temperature |
Features
- Bromo Substituent: Enables efficient palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
- Ester Functionality: Allows easy conversion to carboxylic acids or other derivatives.
- Commercial Availability: Offered in high-purity grades (>98%) by multiple suppliers for lab and scale-up use.
Applications
- Pharma Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and drug candidates.
- Organic Synthesis: Key building block for Suzuki couplings, nucleophilic substitutions, and heterocyclic compounds.
- Agrochemicals: Serves as a precursor for agricultural chemical development.
- Fine Chemicals: Applied in producing specialty materials and research compounds.
Packaging
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