Product information
methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate
- CAS No.
- 79669-50-4
- Formula
- C₉H₉BrO₂
- Molecular weight
- 229.07 g/mol
- Synonyms
- Methyl 2-Methyl-5-Bromobenzoate
Capot can support methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate from kilogram-scale production through long-term commercial supply, with process and quality support tailored to customer specifications.

Product overview
This compound (CAS 79669-50-4) belongs to the class of carboxylate ester intermediates. Structural features include carboxylate ester linkage, halogen substituent on an aromatic ring. The ester linkage permits controlled hydrolysis or further derivatization under appropriate conditions. These are structure-based synthetic possibilities, not verified product-specific end uses.
Application areas
Depending on the synthesis route and project requirements, this product may also be suitable for other related organic synthesis applications.
Potential uses
- The aryl bromide site may be evaluated in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon–carbon bonds while retaining compatible substituents. The ester group may be investigated for hydrolysis to the corresponding carboxylic acid or for compatible transesterification reactions.
Appearence:light red crystal powder
Typical specifications
| Item | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to orange red powder |
| Purity | NLT 98.0% |
| Water content | NMT 0.50% |
Specific quality parameters can be confirmed based on project and application requirements. The final product specifications are those agreed upon by both parties.
Production & quality support
Quality support
- Process development, optimization and scale-up
- Analytical testing and quality control
- Batch documentation and technical information support
Scale & supply
- Commercial manufacturing and supply capabilities from kilogram to ton scale
- Assessment of customer specifications and quality requirements
- Long-term reliable supply support
Supply scale:Kilogram scale
Available documents
- Product specification (SPEC)
- Safety data sheet (SDS)
- Certificate of analysis (COA)
- Route of synthesis (ROS)
- Method of analysis (MOA)
- Analytical data
- Regulatory and quality declarations
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