Description

Propanoic Acid, 3-Bromo-, Sodium Salt is a versatile halogenated organic salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for introducing the 3-bromopropanoate moiety into target molecules, enabling the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require a reliable and high-purity synthetic intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a functionalized propanoic acid side chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromo-substituent facilitates further chemical modifications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent or a precursor for generating other functional groups (e.g., alkenes, amines) via nucleophilic substitution reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Employed in the development of biochemical probes, drug conjugates, and polymer linkers due to its reactive bromine atom.
• Material Science Research: Used as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers and coatings with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propanoic Acid, 3-Bromo-, Sodium Salt
CAS No.	43165-24-8
Molecular Formula	C3H4BrNaO2
Molecular Weight	174.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 3-bromopropanoate; 3-Bromopropanoic acid sodium salt; β-Bromopropionic acid sodium salt; Sodium β-bromopropionate; NSC 402124; Bromopropionic acid sodium salt; Propanoic acid, 3-bromo-, sodium salt (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our Propanoic Acid, 3-Bromo-, Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for synthetic intermediates. 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation and clumping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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