Methyl 3-bromo-4-hydroxybenzoate

• CAT Number: L042015
• CAS Number: 29415-97-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H7BrO3
• Molecular Weight: 231.04
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3-bromo-4-hydroxybenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7BrO3/c1-12-8(11)5-2-3-7(10)6(9)4-5/h2-4,10H,1H3
• InChIKey: RKUNSPWAQIUGEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)Br

Methyl 3-bromo-4-hydroxybenzoate（Cat No.:L042015）is a brominated aromatic ester featuring a hydroxyl group at the 4-position and a bromine atom at the 3-position on the benzene ring, with a methyl ester at the carboxylic acid site. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. The bromine enables further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, while the hydroxyl and ester groups allow diverse derivatization. Its structural versatility and reactivity make it valuable for building complex molecules with specific functional characteristics.