Methyl-2-Bromopentanoate (19129-92-1) (C6H11BrO2)

Methyl-2-Bromopentanoate is a halogenated ester with the molecular formula C6H11BrO2, containing a bromine atom at the second carbon of a pentanoate chain and a methyl ester group. It appears as a colorless liquid and is soluble in organic solvents. The compound is reactive due to both bromine and ester functional groups.
It is widely used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis. The bromine atom enables substitution and coupling reactions, while the ester group allows further functionalization. Methyl-2-Bromopentanoate is also employed in research laboratories for preparing fine chemicals, active pharmaceutical intermediates, and other functionalized organic molecules, serving as a versatile building block in organic synthesis.