Description

9-Bromononanoic Acid is a versatile organic building block featuring a terminal bromine atom and a carboxylic acid group, enabling diverse chemical transformations. This bifunctional compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a reliable route to introduce a nine-carbon chain with a modifiable terminus. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for lipid-based drugs and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators by incorporating the bromoalkyl chain.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or chain extender for producing specialty polyesters, polyamides, and surface-modifying agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A valuable starting material for synthesizing alkyl chain segments in advanced electronic display components.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: The bromine and acid groups allow for efficient attachment to biomolecules or solid supports in diagnostic and research applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for homologation reactions, Grignard reagent preparation, and carbon-carbon bond formation in laboratory-scale R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Bromononanoic Acid
CAS No.	41059-02-3
Molecular Formula	C9H17BrO2
Molecular Weight	237.14 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Bromopelargonic Acid; ω-Bromononanoic Acid; Nonanoic acid, 9-bromo-; 9-Bromo-n-nonanoic Acid; Bromononanoic Acid; 9-Br-C9 Acid; 1-Bromo-8-carboxyoctane
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Quality Control

Our 9-Bromononanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Approx. 28-32°C
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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