Description

Benzyl 2-Bromopropanoate is a versatile organic ester compound featuring a reactive bromine substituent. This chemical is a valuable synthetic intermediate, prized for its utility in constructing complex molecular frameworks through nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in active ingredient synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a propanoate ester moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent or electrophile in various carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions in laboratory settings.
• Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies and the preparation of complex organic molecules.
• Flavor & Fragrance Precursor: Intermediate in the synthesis of certain ester-based aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl 2-Bromopropanoate
CAS No.	3017-53-6
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromopropanoic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl α-Bromopropionate; Propanoic Acid, 2-Bromo-, Phenylmethyl Ester; Benzyl 2-Bromopropionate; NSC 404058; Benzyl ester of 2-bromopropanoic acid; α-Bromopropionic Acid Benzyl Ester
EINECS	221-154-1

Quality Control

Our Benzyl 2-Bromopropanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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