Description

4-(Bromomethyl)Phenoxyacetic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic building block containing both a reactive bromomethyl group and a carboxylic acid moiety. This compound is valued for its utility in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the construction of more complex molecular architectures through nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for applications in medicinal chemistry and chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelator Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional phenoxyacetic acid groups into polymer backbones for specialty materials.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Useful in creating chemical linkers for bioconjugation applications in diagnostic and therapeutic research.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile alkylating agent and spacer unit in multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Bromomethyl)Phenoxyacetic Acid
CAS No.	126771-41-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(Bromomethyl)phenoxyacetic Acid; (4-Bromomethylphenoxy)acetic Acid; 4-(Bromomethyl)phenoxyethanoic Acid; Phenoxyacetic Acid, 4-(bromomethyl)-; [4-(Bromomethyl)phenoxy]acetic Acid; NSC 339258; BRN 2208881
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Bromomethyl)Phenoxyacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and moisture content. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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