2-(Bromomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester

• CAT Number: R047110
• CAS Number: 98475-07-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H8BrNO4
• Molecular Weight: 274.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Methyl 2-(Bromomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoate; 2-(Bromomethyl)-3-nitro-benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
• Storage: -80°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8BrNO4/c1-15-9(12)6-3-2-4-8(11(13)14)7(6)5-10/h2-4H,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: FCGIVHSBEKGQMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=C(C(=CC=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])CBr

2-(Bromomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester (Cat No.: R047110) is an aromatic compound featuring a bromomethyl group, a nitro substituent, and a methyl ester on a benzene ring. With the molecular formula C₉H₈BrNO₄, it serves as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceutical and agrochemical development. The bromomethyl group enables nucleophilic substitution, while the nitro group influences electronic reactivity. Its ester functionality allows for further derivatization or hydrolysis. This compound is commonly used in constructing complex aromatic frameworks and functionalized heterocycles.