Description

4-(4-Bromophenyl)Butanoic Acid is a versatile brominated aromatic carboxylic acid building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material: Serves as a building block for creating brominated aromatic cores in advanced electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromophenyl functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties for specialized coatings and engineering plastics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a starting material for generating more complex carboxylic acid derivatives and homologated chains.
• Chemical Research: A valuable standard and reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Bromophenyl)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	35656-89-4
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Bromophenyl)butyric Acid; 4-(p-Bromophenyl)butanoic Acid; γ-(4-Bromophenyl)butyric Acid; 4-Bromophenylbutyric Acid; p-Bromophenylbutyric Acid; (4-Bromophenyl)butanoic Acid; 4-(4-Bromophenyl)butyrate; NSC 404087
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Bromophenyl)Butanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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, strong 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	98 - 102 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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