Description

8-(4-Bromophenyl)-8-Oxooctanoic Acid is a high-purity, versatile organic building block featuring a brominated aromatic ring and a carboxylic acid-terminated aliphatic chain. This bifunctional structure is critical for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and industrial applications. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical manufacturers, and specialty chemical producers for use as a key intermediate in the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging the bromophenyl moiety for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating mesogenic units and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: The carboxylic acid group enables its use as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Complex Ligand Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	8-(4-Bromophenyl)-8-Oxooctanoic Acid
CAS No.	35333-31-4
Molecular Formula	C14H17BrO3
Molecular Weight	313.19 g/mol
Synonyms	8-(4-Bromobenzoyl)octanoic Acid; 4'-Bromo-ω-oxo-octanoic Acid; 8-(p-Bromophenyl)-8-oxooctanoic Acid; 8-(4-Bromobenzoyl)caprylic Acid; ω-(4-Bromobenzoyl)octanoic Acid; 35333-31-4; Octanoic acid, 8-(4-bromophenyl)-8-oxo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 8-(4-Bromophenyl)-8-Oxooctanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results from HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to verify identity, purity, and conformity. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and cGMP-grade intermediate synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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