Description

(2-Bromo-4-Methylphenoxy)Acetic Acid is a halogenated phenoxyacetic acid derivative, a versatile organic building block of significant commercial interest. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex compounds in advanced research and industrial manufacturing. This product is essential for chemical R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

This compound serves as a key synthetic intermediate. Its primary applications include:

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging the phenoxyacetic acid backbone.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a crucial building block for developing potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis to introduce the (2-bromo-4-methylphenoxy)acetyl moiety into target molecules for material science applications.
• Ligand and Complexation Agent: Useful in academic and industrial research for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis or metal ion sequestration.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Bromo-4-Methylphenoxy)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	25181-66-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromo-4-methylphenoxy)acetic acid; Acetic acid, (2-bromo-4-methylphenoxy)-; (2-Bromo-p-tolyloxy)acetic acid; 4-Methyl-2-bromophenoxyacetic acid; O-(2-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)glycolic acid; 2-Bromo-4-methylphenoxyacetic acid; BRM
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Bromo-4-Methylphenoxy)Acetic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the precise specifications required for research and industrial synthesis.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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