Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-5-cyanobenzoate

• CAT Number: L011883
• CAS Number: 421551-82-8
• Molecular Formula: C10H8BrNO2
• Molecular Weight: 254.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-5-cyanobenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H8BrNO2/c1-14-10(13)9-4-7(6-12)2-3-8(9)5-11/h2-4H,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: TWNPQXWVXHPIJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-5-cyanobenzoate(CAT: L011883) is an aromatic compound containing a benzoate core with a bromomethyl group at the 2nd position and a cyano group at the 5th position, along with a methyl ester. This compound is useful as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. The bromomethyl group offers a reactive site for nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable for building complex molecular architectures, while the cyano group provides additional reactivity, especially in the synthesis of heterocycles or nitrile-based compounds. The ester functionality allows for further modifications, such as hydrolysis or transesterification, making it versatile for various synthetic applications.