Description

6-(4-Bromophenyl)-4-Oxohex-5-Enoic Acid is a specialized brominated keto-acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular scaffold, which combines an aromatic bromine substituent with a reactive α,β-unsaturated ketone and carboxylic acid functionality, enabling precise chemical modifications. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bromophenyl moiety for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile precursor for further functionalization via reactions at the ketone, alkene, or acid groups, such as reductions, condensations, and coupling reactions.
• Academic & R&D: Essential reagent in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Potential starting material for creating chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-(4-Bromophenyl)-4-Oxohex-5-Enoic Acid
CAS No.	121365-23-9
Molecular Formula	C12H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	283.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxo-6-(4-bromophenyl)-5-hexenoic Acid; 5-Hexenoic acid, 6-(4-bromophenyl)-4-oxo-; 6-(p-Bromophenyl)-4-oxo-5-hexenoic Acid; (E)-6-(4-Bromophenyl)-4-oxohex-5-enoic Acid; 4-Oxo-6-(4'-bromophenyl)hex-5-enoic Acid; Bromophenyl keto acid intermediate; BPHOA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-(4-Bromophenyl)-4-Oxohex-5-Enoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with high-purity research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to strong acids and organic solvents, keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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