C9H9BrO2
229.07 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
METHYL 2-BROMO-5-METHYLBENZOATE
CAS90971-88-3EC618-688-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
synthetic intermediate
Methyl 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoate is a brominated aromatic ester commonly employed as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. It features a benzene ring substituted with bromine, a methyl group, and an ester functional group, making it a versatile building block for further chemical transformations.
synthetic intermediate in organic synthesis
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CAS 90971-88-3
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoate
InChIKey
PYRAZCQFEMNXJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)Br)C(=O)OC
Synonyms (3)
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