Description

2-Bromostearic Acid is a versatile brominated long-chain fatty acid derivative, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the introduction of a reactive bromine atom onto the stearic acid backbone, enabling precise chemical modifications and chain functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable building block for synthesizing complex molecules, surfactants, and liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring lipophilic modification.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromine moiety facilitates further coupling reactions.
• Surfactant & Detergent Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for anionic and nonionic surfactants, imparting specific solubility and micelle-forming properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing mesogenic compounds used in display technologies and advanced polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create carbon-carbon bonds in complex organic molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a probe or modifier in lipid metabolism studies and for labeling biomolecules to track biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromostearic Acid
CAS No.	142-94-9
Molecular Formula	C18H35BrO2
Molecular Weight	363.38 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Bromostearic Acid; 2-Bromo-octadecanoic Acid; Stearic Acid, 2-bromo-; Bromostearic Acid; Octadecanoic acid, 2-bromo-; NSC 403697; 2-Bromooctadecanoic Acid
EINECS	205-580-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromostearic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The product is compatible with strong acid/organic solvent environments but should be handled with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	55 - 60 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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