Description

Benzenepropanoyl Chloride, 3-Bromo- is a versatile and reactive brominated aromatic acid chloride building block. This compound is critical for introducing the 3-bromohydrocinnamoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for constructing complex organic architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a brominated phenylpropionyl scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the modification of polymers and the synthesis of specialty monomers to impart specific functional properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenepropanoyl Chloride, 3-Bromo-
CAS No.	335159-82-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrClO
Molecular Weight	247.52 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromohydrocinnamoyl Chloride; 3-Bromo-β-phenylpropionyl Chloride; (3-Bromophenyl)propionyl Chloride; 3-Bromobenzene-1-propanoyl Chloride; 3-Bromo-3-phenylpropanoyl Chloride; m-Bromohydrocinnamoyl Chloride; 3-Bromophenylpropanoic Acid Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzenepropanoyl Chloride, 3-Bromo- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
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.