Description

4-(Bromomethyl)Benzenebutyric Acid is a versatile brominated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive bromomethyl group and a carboxylic acid functionality, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic and display materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for specialty plastics and coatings.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl group is reactive in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki and Heck couplings.
• Peptide Mimetics & Bioconjugation: Useful linker molecule for creating peptide analogs and bioconjugates in medicinal chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in novel synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Bromomethyl)Benzenebutyric Acid
CAS No.	56606-96-3
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	257.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)benzenebutanoic Acid; p-(Bromomethyl)benzenebutyric Acid; Benzenebutanoic acid, 4-(bromomethyl)-; γ-(p-Bromomethylphenyl)butyric Acid; 4-(Bromomethyl)phenylbutyric Acid; (4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl)butanoic Acid; 56606-96-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Bromomethyl)Benzenebutyric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for reliable integration into your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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