Description

(R)-2-Bromobutanoic Acid is a high-purity chiral building block essential for asymmetric synthesis. This compound matters because its stereochemistry and reactive bromine atom make it a versatile precursor for constructing complex, optically active molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as chiral ligand synthesis and the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecules: Employed in the construction of non-natural amino acids and other bioactive compounds with defined stereochemistry.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of chiral polymers and advanced functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-Bromobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	2681-94-9
Molecular Formula	C4H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	167.00 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Bromobutyric Acid; (R)-α-Bromobutyric Acid; D-2-Bromobutanoic Acid; (2R)-2-Bromobutanoic Acid; (R)-(-)-2-Bromobutanoic Acid; Butanoic acid, 2-bromo-, (2R)-; 2-Bromobutanoic acid, (R)-; (R)-2-Bromo-butanoic acid
EINECS	220-258-3

Quality Control

Our (R)-2-Bromobutanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for identity, assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from incompatible materials such as bases, oxidizing agents, and amines. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥99.0%
Specific Rotation [α]D20	-25° to -30° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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