Description

2-Bromoacrylic Acid is a versatile and highly reactive halogenated acrylic acid derivative, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive bromine atom and an acrylic acid moiety, enabling it to participate in a wide range of polymerization and coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is used to introduce functional handles or modify material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a vinyl bromide functional group for further cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents that incorporate acrylic acid derivatives.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for the production of specialty polymers, including functionalized acrylic resins, adhesives, and coatings with enhanced properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for Michael additions, radical polymerizations, and as a building block for complex molecules in medicinal chemistry.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of advanced materials for displays and electronic components due to its ability to introduce polarizable groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoacrylic Acid
CAS No.	10443-65-9
Molecular Formula	C3H3BrO2
Molecular Weight	150.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoprop-2-enoic Acid; (E)-2-Bromoacrylic Acid; trans-2-Bromoacrylic Acid; Acrylic acid, 2-bromo-; Bromoacrylic Acid; α-Bromoacrylic Acid; 2-Bromo-2-propenoic Acid
EINECS	233-945-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoacrylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global customer base in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is a strong acid/organic solvent and should be handled with appropriate personal protective equipment in a fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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