Description

4-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive bromoethyl side chain, which enables efficient carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists 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 for molecules containing substituted benzoic acid motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of specialty monomers and polymers with tailored properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it a suitable substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Negishi couplings.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	113023-73-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Bromoethyl)benzoic acid; 4-(Bromoethyl)benzoic acid; p-(1-Bromoethyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(1-bromoethyl)-; α-Bromoethylbenzene-4-carboxylic acid; 1-(4-Carboxyphenyl)ethyl bromide; (4-Carboxyphenyl)ethyl bromide; 4-(α-Bromoethyl)benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.