Description

[(4-Bromo-Benzyl)-Methyl-Amino]-Acetic Acid is a specialized organic building block featuring a brominated benzyl group linked to a glycine derivative via a methylamino spacer. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for constructing more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical synthesis. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material industries for applications such as medicinal chemistry and ligand development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization due to its modifiable bromo and carboxylic acid functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: The amino acetic acid moiety can be utilized to create novel ligands for metal catalysis or chelation therapy agents.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Incorporated into peptide analogs to enhance metabolic stability or alter biological activity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes to study enzyme function or protein-protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(4-Bromo-Benzyl)-Methyl-Amino]-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	1156152-36-1
Molecular Formula	C10H12BrNO2
Molecular Weight	258.11 g/mol
Synonyms	N-[(4-Bromophenyl)methyl]-N-methylglycine; 2-[[(4-Bromophenyl)methyl](methyl)amino]acetic acid; Glycine, N-[(4-bromophenyl)methyl]-N-methyl-; (4-Bromobenzyl)(methyl)aminoacetic Acid; N-Methyl-N-(4-bromobenzyl)glycine; Methyl(4-bromobenzyl)aminoacetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [(4-Bromo-Benzyl)-Methyl-Amino]-Acetic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect this light-sensitive material from degradation.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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