Description

Sodium 2-Bromopropionate is the sodium salt derivative of 2-bromopropionic acid, a versatile halogenated organic compound. This chemical serves as a crucial alkylating agent and synthetic building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the 2-bromopropionyl moiety. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for research and production-scale applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a propionate backbone with a halogen handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the 2-bromopropionate structure is integral.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to construct more complex molecular architectures in fine chemical production.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Useful in modifying biomolecules or creating cleavable linkers in biochemical research and diagnostic reagent development.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Serves as a standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Bromopropionate
CAS No.	56985-74-1
Molecular Formula	C3H4BrNaO2
Molecular Weight	174.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromopropionic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium α-Bromopropionate; Propanoic acid, 2-bromo-, sodium salt (1:1); 2-Bromopropanoic Acid Sodium Salt; α-Bromopropionic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Bromopropanoate; NSC 402124
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Bromopropionate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and traceability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.