Description

4-(3-Bromophenoxy)Butanoic Acid (Wxc08432) is a high-purity brominated aromatic carboxylic acid building block. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both a phenoxy linker and a carboxylic acid functional group. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery and development programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced functional materials used in electronic displays.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromophenoxy side chains into polymers, altering their physical and chemical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for coupling reactions and for creating more complex carboxylic acid derivatives in academic and industrial research.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Used in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems and target engagement.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Bromophenoxy)Butanoic Acid (Wxc08432)
CAS No.	170638-88-7
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	259.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Bromophenoxy)butyric acid; 3-Bromophenoxybutanoic acid; Butanoic acid, 4-(3-bromophenoxy)-; γ-(3-Bromophenoxy)butyric acid; WXC08432; 4-(3-Bromophenoxy)butanoic acid; 170638-88-7; 4-(m-Bromophenoxy)butyric acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(3-Bromophenoxy)Butanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.