Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate (CAS: 2417-72-3)?
Answer
Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for drug development. It also finds applications in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals. Due to its reactivity, it is commonly employed in organic reactions such as nucleophilic substitutions and coupling reactions. Its versatility makes it useful in various industrial and research settings.
About
CAS No
2417-72-3
English Name
Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight
229.07299999999998 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)CBr
InChIKey
NLWBJPPMPLPZIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
