Description

3-(4-Bromo-3-Nitrophenyl)Propanoic Acid is a high-purity, specialized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its bromo and nitro functional groups, which enable precise, sequential functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable building blocks for drug discovery and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted phenylpropanoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where specific electronic properties are needed.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital building block for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving global clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Bromo-3-Nitrophenyl)Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	1211311-93-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO4
Molecular Weight	274.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-nitrophenylpropionic Acid; 3-(4-Bromo-3-nitrophenyl)propionic Acid; Benzenepropanoic acid, 4-bromo-3-nitro-; 4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzenepropanoic Acid; β-(4-Bromo-3-nitrophenyl)propanoic Acid; (4-Bromo-3-nitrophenyl)propanoic Acid; 1211311-93-1 (CAS); 3-(4-Bromo-3-nitro-phenyl)-propionic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(4-Bromo-3-Nitrophenyl)Propanoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated research and development environments.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging are performed under low-light conditions to maintain product integrity.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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