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Methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate

Also known as: 5-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, 5-Bromo-o-toluic Acid Methyl Ester, Benzoic acid, 5-bromo-2-methyl-, methyl ester, Methyl 2-Methyl-5-Bromobenzoate, Methyl 5-bromo-o-toluate, NSC 243705

Methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate (CAS 79669-50-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H9BrO2 and a molecular weight of 229.07 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 258.9±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 110.4±21.8 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
79669-50-4
Jingsj CID
J-21505-4
Molecular Formula
C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight
229.07 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point258.9±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point110.4±21.8 °C
Exact Mass227.978592
PSA26.30000
LogP3.34
Vapor Pressure0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.545

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2916399090
Summary2916399090 other aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate is 79669-50-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate?

Methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate has molecular formula C9H9BrO2 and molecular weight 229.07 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate?

For Methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate, Upstream Products: Methanol, 5-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid, (Trimethylsilyl)diazomethane; Downstream Products: methyl 5-borono-2-methylbenzoate, Methyl 5-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzoate, Methyl 3-bromo-2-bromomethylbenzoate.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Methyl 5-bromo-2-methylbenzoate (CAS 79669-50-4)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-21505-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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