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methyl 4-bromo-5-fluoro-2-nitrobenzoate; CAS No.: 1220886-29-2; methyl 4-bromo-5-fluoro-2-nitrobenzoate. PROPERTIES: This compound is a methyl 4-bromo-5-fluoro-2-nitrobenzoate appearing as white crystalline powder. Its molecular weight is approximately 275.00 g/mol. It has melting point around 70-75 C. The compound is moderately soluble in common organic solvents like ethyl acetate and dichloromethane. It's moisture sensitive and may hydrolyze upon exposure to atmospheric moisture. Store in tightly sealed containers under nitrogen atmosphere. Keep below 20 C and protect from moisture. Handle with care using appropriate protective equipment when handling powder. APPLICATIONS: methyl 4-bromo-5-fluoro-2-nitrobenzoate is utilized in organic synthesis as brominated nitrobenzoate building block as detailed in Synthesis journal. It's employed in preparation of certain antibacterial agents mentioned in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Additionally, this compound serves as intermediate for synthesizing nitrobenzoate-containing pharmaceuticals reported in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. The bromine and fluorine substituents provide valuable sites for cross-coupling reactions in medicinal chemistry applications.