Methyl 2-amino-2-(4-bromophenyl)acetate Hydrochloride

• CAT Number: L041616
• CAS Number: 42718-20-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H11BrClNO2
• Molecular Weight: 280.54
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-amino-2-(4-bromophenyl)acetate;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10BrNO2.ClH/c1-13-9(12)8(11)6-2-4-7(10)5-3-6;/h2-5,8H,11H2,1H3;1H
• InChIKey: CSBFDIDFULVKDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Methyl 2-amino-2-(4-bromophenyl)acetate hydrochloride(CAT: L041616) is a halogenated α-amino acid ester salt, featuring a brominated phenyl ring and a protected methyl ester group. The para-bromo substituent facilitates downstream functionalization via palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, making this compound a versatile intermediate in medicinal chemistry and peptide synthesis. Its hydrochloride salt form enhances stability and solubility in polar solvents, supporting reliable handling and formulation. This compound is particularly valuable in the synthesis of CNS-active molecules, enzyme inhibitors, and drug-like scaffolds requiring α-substituted amino acid analogs. Supplied at high purity, it is ideal for pharmaceutical research, stereocontrolled synthesis, and chemical biology applications.