Description

3-Bromocinnamic Acid is a versatile brominated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive carboxylic acid and vinyl bromide functionalities, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value intermediates. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting inflammation and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the preparation of brominated aromatic cores for electronic and photonic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in Heck, Suzuki, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form complex biaryl structures.
• Peptidomimetics & Bio-conjugation: The carboxylic acid group allows for amide bond formation, useful in creating peptide analogs and linker molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial labs for methodology development and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromocinnamic Acid
CAS No.	14473-91-7
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	227.06 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(3-Bromophenyl)acrylic acid; 3-Bromobenzeneacrylic acid; trans-3-Bromocinnamic Acid; (3-Bromophenyl)acrylic Acid; β-(3-Bromophenyl)acrylic Acid; m-Bromocinnamic Acid; NSC 403697; 3-Bromocinnamate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromocinnamic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	210-215°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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