3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester

CAS: 99548-54-6

Ref. 3D-FB19099

Product Information

• Name: 3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 3-bromo-2-methylbenzoate3-Bromo-o-toluic acid methyl ester, o-Toluicacid, 3-bromo-, methyl ester, Methyl 3-bromo-2-methylbenzoate
• CAS: 99548-54-6

Description

3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester is a serotonin transporter and reuptake inhibitor. It has selectivities for serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine transporters. 3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester acts as a linker molecule in the synthesis of complex molecules like neurotransmitters. It is also a bifunctional molecule that can act as an antidepressant or anti-anxiety drug by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. 3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester’s function as a ligand is to bind to receptors on cells, which may be linked with its effects on depression and anxiety.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 229.07 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₉BrO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9BrO2/c1-6-7(9(11)12-2)4-3-5-8(6)10/h3-5H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=MKQQTCSBXHAYQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1cccc(Br)c1C