Description

(Z)-3-Bromoacrylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile organic building block characterized by its bromine-substituted acrylic acid structure. This compound is essential for introducing the reactive bromoacrylate moiety into target molecules, enabling advanced synthetic transformations. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized acrylate scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity for structural diversification.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, coatings, and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Heck-type coupling reactions, Michael additions, and other carbon-carbon bond forming reactions to construct complex organic molecules.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Useful for modifying biomolecules or creating fluorescent probes and other diagnostic tools due to its electrophilic alkene functionality.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-3-Bromoacrylic Acid
CAS No.	1609-92-3
Molecular Formula	C3H3BrO2
Molecular Weight	150.96 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-3-Bromo-2-propenoic Acid; (Z)-β-Bromoacrylic Acid; (Z)-3-Bromoprop-2-enoic Acid; (2Z)-3-Bromo-2-propenoic Acid; trans-3-Bromoacrylic Acid (common historical name); 3-Bromoacrylic Acid (Z-isomer); Bromoacrylic Acid; NSC 401122
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Z)-3-Bromoacrylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as bases and oxidizing agents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if long-term stability is required.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
(Z)-Isomer Content (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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