Description

2-(2-Bromophenyl)Propanoic Acid is a high-purity brominated aromatic carboxylic acid building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with precise stereochemistry and functional group compatibility. This compound is critically needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as API synthesis and ligand development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bromine atom for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, such as in hydrogenation or cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers for polymers and liquid crystals, where the bromophenyl group influences material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce the 2-bromophenyl moiety into more complex structures.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and for custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Bromophenyl)Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	153184-13-5
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromophenyl)propionic Acid; α-Methyl-2-bromobenzeneacetic Acid; (2-Bromophenyl)acetic Acid, α-Methyl-; 2-Bromo-α-methylbenzeneacetic Acid; o-Bromo-α-methylphenylacetic Acid; 2-(2-Bromophenyl)-2-methylacetic Acid (tautomer); 153184-13-5; NSC 405124
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Bromophenyl)Propanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC, to ensure high purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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