CAS 99548-54-6: Benzoic acid,3-bromo-2-methyl-, methyl ester

Methyl 3-bromo-2-methylbenzoate

3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester is a serotonin transporter and reuptake inhibitor. It has selectivities for serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine transporters. 3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester acts as a linker molecule in the synthesis of complex molecules like neurotransmitters. It is also a bifunctional molecule that can act as an antidepressant or anti-anxiety drug by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. 3-Bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester’s function as a ligand is to bind to receptors on cells, which may be linked with its effects on depression and anxiety.