Description

4-Bromo-2-tert-Butylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile organic building block for constructing complex molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a sterically hindered benzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic & R&D: Utilized in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis research for method development and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-tert-Butylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	14034-99-2
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	257.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butyl)-4-bromobenzoic Acid; 4-Bromo-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzoic Acid; 4-Bromo-2-tert-butyl-benzoic Acid; 4-Bromo-2-(tert-butyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 4-Bromo-2-(2-methyl-2-propyl)benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-tert-Butylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.