Ethyl 3-bromobenzoate (m-Bromobenzoic acid ethyl ester) is an important aromatic ester intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis and organic transformations. This compound has a density of 1.431 g/mL at 25°C and boiling point of 130-131°C at 12 mmHg. With a refractive index of 1.541 (20°C), it serves as a key building block for ethyl 3-ethynylbenzoate preparation. The material should be stored sealed in dry conditions at room temperature, protected from light. Safety precautions include wearing protective gloves/eyewear due to potential irritation (GHS Category 2). Its bromine and ester functional groups enable diverse coupling reactions in medicinal chemistry applications.
