Description

Phenyl Bromoacetate is a versatile organic bromoester building block with significant utility in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its reactivity as an alkylating agent and its role as a precursor for introducing the phenoxyacetyl moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of ester prodrugs and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators as a phenoxyacetylating reagent.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a reagent for the protection of amino groups or for the modification of peptide structures.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in alkylation reactions, esterifications, and as a precursor for generating other functionalized acetates.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of monomers and intermediates for advanced materials, including liquid crystals and specialty polymers.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenyl Bromoacetate
CAS No.	620-72-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromoacetic Acid Phenyl Ester; Phenoxybromoacetate; (Bromoacetyl)oxybenzene; Bromoacetyl Phenyl Ester; Phenyl 2-bromoacetate; α-Bromoacetic Acid Phenyl Ester; Benzyl Bromoacetate (common misnomer); EINECS 210-654-3
EINECS	210-654-3

Quality Control

Our Phenyl Bromoacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards to support our customers in GMP, R&D, and commercial production applications.

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); ensure containers are sealed tightly after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Bromine Content	Conforms to theoretical

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