Description

2-Bromoundecanoic Acid is a versatile brominated fatty acid derivative, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce a long alkyl chain with a reactive bromine handle, enabling the construction of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the production of lipid-modifying drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules with long-chain alkyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific lipid-like properties for efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Acts as a precursor for mesogenic compounds and surfactants used in display technologies and advanced polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution, coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck), and chain elongation protocols.
• Biochemical Research: Useful for modifying peptides, lipids, and other biomolecules to study structure-activity relationships and membrane interactions.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized esters and additives that enhance performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoundecanoic Acid
CAS No.	2623-84-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₁BrO₂
Molecular Weight	265.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoundecylic Acid; α-Bromoundecanoic Acid; (±)-2-Bromoundecanoic Acid; Undecanoic acid, 2-bromo-; NSC 403119; 2-Bromododecanoic Acid (common misnomer, verify structure); Bromo-undecanoic acid
EINECS	220-085-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoundecanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its carboxylic acid nature, store separately from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Approx. 38-42°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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