Description

4-Bromo-2-Propoxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a bromine substituent and a propoxy side chain on a benzoic acid core. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex chemical entities, particularly in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D teams for the creation of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a halogenated aromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays and photonic devices.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A versatile building block for Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and functional pigments.
• Coordination Chemistry Ligand: The carboxylic acid and ether functionalities can act as binding sites for metal ions in catalyst design.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Propoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	269731-55-7
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	259.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propoxy-4-bromobenzoic Acid; 4-Bromo-2-propoxy-benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-propoxy-; 4-Bromo-2-n-propoxybenzoic Acid; p-Bromo-o-propoxybenzoic Acid; 269731-55-7; 4-Br-2-PrO-BzOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Propoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

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	≤ 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.