Methyl 5-bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate

• CAT Number: L036099
• CAS Number: 39503-57-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H9BrO3
• Molecular Weight: 245.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 5-bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9BrO3/c1-5-3-8(11)6(4-7(5)10)9(12)13-2/h3-4,11H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: DEMKAVJRIYGNEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1Br)C(=O)OC)O

Methyl 5-bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate（Cat No.:L036099）is an aromatic ester compound derived from benzoic acid, featuring a methyl ester group at the 1-position, a hydroxyl group at the 2-position, a bromine atom at the 5-position, and a methyl group at the 4-position. This multifunctional structure provides a balance of electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. The phenolic hydroxyl can engage in hydrogen bonding or be further modified, while the bromine enables cross-coupling reactions. It is commonly used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and specialty chemicals.