The IUPAC name of this chemical is Methyl 2-bromobenzoate. With the CAS registry number 610-94-6 and EINECS registry number 210-241-5, it is also named as Benzoicacid,2-bromo-,methyl ester. In addition, the molecular formula is C₈H₇BrO₂ and the molecular weight is 215.04. It is a kind of clear light yellow liquid and belongs to the classes of Aromatic Esters; Acids & Esters; Bromine Compounds; C8 to C9; Carbonyl Compounds; Esters. And it should be stored in a airtight, cool and dry place.

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.55; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.55; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.55 ; (4)#H bond acceptors: 2; (5)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (6)Polar Surface Area: 26.3 Å²; (7)Index of Refraction: 1.549; (8)Molar Refractivity: 45.71 cm³; (9)Molar Volume: 143.5 cm³; (10)Polarizability: 18.12 ×10^-24cm³; (11)Surface Tension: 40.7 dyne/cm; (12)Density: 1.498 g/cm³; (13)Flash Point: 99.6 °C; (14)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 47.79 kJ/mol; (15)Boiling Point: 241 °C at 760 mmHg; (16)Vapour Pressure: 0.0368 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of Methyl 2-bromobenzoate: it can be prepared by 2-bromo-benzoic acid and methanol. This reaction will need catalyst sulfuric acid. The yield is about 80%.

Uses of Methyl 2-bromobenzoate: it can react with but-3-ynyl-benzene to get 2-(4-phenyl-but-1-ynyl)-benzoic acid methyl ester. This reaction will need reagents trans-bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride, triethylamine and CuI₂. The reaction time is 12 hours at reaction temperature of 25 °C. The yield is about 80%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. During using it, you should avoid contact with skin and eyes.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C(OC)c1ccccc1Br
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C8H7BrO2/c1-11-8(10)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9/h2-5H,1H3
(3)InChIKey: SWGQITQOBPXVRC-UHFFFAOYAT