Methyl 5-bromo-2-chlorobenzoate（CAS# 251085-87-7)

Introduction

methyl 5-bromo-2-chlorobenzoate is an organic compound. The following is a description of its nature, use, formulation and safety information:

Nature:

-chemical formula: C8H6BrClO2

-Molecular weight: 241.49g/mol

-Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellow solid

-Melting point: 54-57 ° C

-Boiling point: 306-309 ° C

-Low solubility in water

Use:

methyl 5-bromo-2-chlorobenzoate is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and can be used to synthesize biologically active compounds. It can be used as a starting material for the synthesis of drugs, pesticides and dyes, and can also be used in substitution reactions, tandem reactions and aromatization reactions in organic synthesis reactions.

Method:

methyl 5-bromo-2-chlorobenzoate can be prepared by reacting methyl benzoate suspension with bromine in the presence of ferrous chloride. First, methyl benzoate was mixed with a ferrous chloride solution, bromine was added, and the mixture was stirred at normal temperature. After the reaction, the target product methyl 5-bromo-2-chlorobenzoate was obtained by acidic process treatment and crystallization purification.

Safety Information:

- methyl 5-bromo-2-chlorobenzoate is an organic compound and must be handled carefully to avoid direct contact with the skin and inhalation.

-Wear personal protective equipment such as lab gloves, goggles and lab coats when operating.

-When storing, keep it in a cool, dry and sealed container, away from fire and oxidizing agents.

-Please follow the local chemical waste treatment method when disposing to avoid pollution to the environment.

-When using or handling the compound, please refer to the relevant safety documents and operating instructions, and follow the correct laboratory safety operating procedures.