Description

2-(4-Bromo-2,6-Dimethylphenoxy)Acetic Acid is a versatile brominated aromatic acetic acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic placement of the bromine and methyl substituents on the phenoxy ring, which allows for selective functionalization and further molecular elaboration. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules, as well as by manufacturers of specialty chemicals and liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenoxyacetic acid backbone.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for mesogenic compounds used in display technologies due to its rigid, substituted aromatic core.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) where the bromine atom acts as a handle for further carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Chemical Research: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer to introduce specific brominated aromatic properties into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromo-2,6-Dimethylphenoxy)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	455887-97-5
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	259.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenoxy)acetic acid; Acetic acid, 2-(4-bromo-2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-; 2-(4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenoxy)ethanoic acid; 4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenoxyacetic acid; BRDMPAA; NSC 796081; AA-961
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Bromo-2,6-Dimethylphenoxy)Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance for your critical applications.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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