Description

Propanoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, 4-Bromophenyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering a unique combination of a branched-chain acid moiety and a halogenated aromatic ring. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialty chemicals used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or solubility properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for introducing the 2-methylpropanoate (isobutyrate) group into target molecules.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Potential precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex ester-based aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propanoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, 4-Bromophenyl Ester
CAS No.	104316-23-6
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromophenyl isobutyrate; p-Bromophenyl 2-methylpropanoate; 4-Bromophenyl 2-methylpropanoate; Isobutyric acid 4-bromophenyl ester; 2-Methylpropanoic acid 4-bromophenyl ester; p-Bromophenyl isobutyrate; 1-Bromo-4-(2-methylpropanoyloxy)benzene; 104316-23-6
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Quality Control

Our production of Propanoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, 4-Bromophenyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤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.