Description

3-Bromopropionic Acid is a versatile brominated carboxylic acid building block essential for organic synthesis. Its reactive bromine and carboxylic acid functionalities make it a critical intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is particularly valuable for the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used in the synthesis of active ingredients, polymers, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in alkylation, esterification, and amidation reactions to introduce the 3-bromopropionyl moiety.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Useful for creating chemical linkers in bioconjugation and proteomics research.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: A precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials for electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromopropionic Acid
CAS No.	590-92-1
Molecular Formula	C3H5BrO2
Molecular Weight	152.98 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Bromopropionic Acid; 3-Bromopropanoic Acid; Propanoic acid, 3-bromo-; NSC 9385; β-Bromopropanoic Acid; 3-BPA; 3-Bromopropionsäure (German); Acide 3-bromopropanoïque (French)
EINECS	209-705-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromopropionic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, appropriate chemical handling procedures should be followed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	60°C - 64°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.