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Methyl 4-bromobenzoate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A15517.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Methyl 4-bromobenzoate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A15517.22
100 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
619-42-1
IUPAC Name
methyl 4-bromobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H7BrO2
InChI Key
CZNGTXVOZOWWKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC=C(Br)C=C1
Appearance (Color)
White to cream to pale gray
Assay (GC)
≥98.0%
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Melting Point (clear melt)
76.0-83.0?C

Description

Methyl 4-bromobenzoate is used as a starting material in the synthesis of three-carbon-bridged 5-substituted furo[2,3-d]pyrimidine and 6-substituted pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine and methyl 4-tri-n-butylstannylbenzoate. It is also used to stimulate microbial dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyls. Further, it is used in the preparation of stable radioiodinating reagent to label monoclonal antibodies for radiotherapy of cancer.

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Applications
Methyl 4-bromobenzoate is used as a starting material in the synthesis of three-carbon-bridged 5-substituted furo[2,3-d]pyrimidine and 6-substituted pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine and methyl 4-tri-n-butylstannylbenzoate. It is also used to stimulate microbial dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyls. Further, it is used in the preparation of stable radioiodinating reagent to label monoclonal antibodies for radiotherapy of cancer.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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