Description

2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropionic Acid is a high-purity brominated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. This compound is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and material science industries who require a reliable, high-quality source for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent to introduce bromophenyl groups into polymer chains, altering material properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Used in chemical research for method development and exploring new synthetic routes to complex organic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropionic Acid
CAS No.	32454-35-6
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-α,α-dimethylbenzeneacetic Acid; 2-(p-Bromophenyl)-2-methylpropanoic Acid; p-Bromohydrotropic Acid; 2-Methyl-2-(4-bromophenyl)propionic Acid; (4-Bromophenyl)dimethylacetic Acid; α-(4-Bromophenyl)-α-methylpropionic Acid; NSC 163022; BMMA
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylpropionic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	105°C - 110°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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