Description

3-(4-Bromophenyl)Propionic Acid is a versatile brominated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key organic intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive bromine substituent and the carboxylic acid functional group, which allow for selective coupling reactions and further derivatization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal material industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) research and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone for bioactive molecule design.
• Liquid Crystal Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated liquid crystal monomers and other advanced electronic display components.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create biaryl structures common in many high-value compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent to introduce aromatic and carboxylic acid groups into polymer chains, altering material properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Bromophenyl)Propionic Acid
CAS No.	1643-30-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromohydrocinnamic Acid; (4-Bromophenyl)Propanoic Acid; 3-(p-Bromophenyl)Propionic Acid; β-(4-Bromophenyl)Propionic Acid; 3-(4-Bromophenyl)Propanoic Acid; NSC 404088; p-Bromohydrocinnamic Acid; 4-Bromo-benzenepropanoic Acid
EINECS	216-704-9

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(4-Bromophenyl)Propionic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at ambient temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	115°C - 118°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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