CAS 90971-88-3

Methyl 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoate

Description:

Methyl 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoate is an organic compound characterized by its aromatic structure, which includes a methyl ester functional group and a bromine substituent. It belongs to the class of benzoate esters and features a bromine atom at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 5-position of the benzene ring. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic aromatic structure. Methyl 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoate can be used in various chemical syntheses, particularly in the preparation of more complex organic molecules. Its reactivity is influenced by the presence of the bromine atom, which can participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks if inhaled or ingested, and appropriate protective equipment should be used.

Formula: C₉H₉BrO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9BrO2/c1-6-3-4-8(10)7(5-6)9(11)12-2/h3-5H,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=PYRAZCQFEMNXJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(OC)(=O)C1=C(Br)C=CC(C)=C1

Synonyms:

• 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• Methyl 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoate
• m-Toluic acid, 6-bromo-, methyl ester
• m-Toluicacid, 6-bromo-, methyl ester (7CI)
• Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-5-methyl-, methyl ester

Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-5-methyl-, methyl ester

CAS: 90971-88-3

Formula: C₉H₉BrO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 229.0706

Ref: IN-DA00IGDJ

Methyl 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoate

CAS: 90971-88-3

Methyl 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoate

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 229.07g/mol

Ref: 54-OR315327

Methyl 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoate

CAS: 90971-88-3

Formula: C₉H₉BrO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: No data available.

Molecular weight: 229.073

Ref: 10-F220175