Description

2-Bromophenylacetic Acid is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a reactive phenylacetic acid scaffold with a bromine substituent, enabling selective functionalization for the construction of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for drug discovery and fine chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the bromine atom for further coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic compounds for electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for introducing a bromophenyl moiety into molecules for use as probes or tags in biochemical studies.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromophenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	18698-97-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.05 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Bromophenyl)acetic Acid; o-Bromophenylacetic Acid; 2-Bromobenzeneacetic Acid; α-(2-Bromophenyl)acetic Acid; NSC 404087; BRN 2048061; CHEMBL3184963
EINECS	242-492-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromophenylacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with complete batch-specific data are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
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.