Description

(±)-2-Bromopropanoic Acid CAS NO 10327-08-9 is a versatile chiral building block and alkylating agent essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce the 2-bromopropionyl moiety, a key intermediate in constructing complex molecules with defined stereochemistry. This compound is critically needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of chiral drugs, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereoisomers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the modification of polymers and the synthesis of specialty monomers with bromine functionality.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution reactions, esterifications, and amide couplings to create more complex carboxylic acid derivatives.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	(±)-2-Bromopropanoic Acid
CAS No.	10327-08-9
Molecular Formula	C₃H₅BrO₂
Molecular Weight	152.98 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-2-Bromopropanoic Acid; 2-Bromopropionic Acid; α-Bromopropionic Acid; Racemic 2-Bromopropanoic Acid; 2-Bromopropanoic Acid; (±)-α-Bromopropionic Acid; DL-α-Bromopropionic Acid; Bromopropanoic Acid
EINECS	233-708-8

Quality Control

Our (±)-2-Bromopropanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, it should be stored separately from bases, oxidizing agents, and reactive metals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	± 0.5° (c=1 in solvent)

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