Description

(E)-3-Bromoacrylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive α,β-unsaturated carbonyl and bromine functionalities. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex molecules, enabling the introduction of both electrophilic and nucleophilic handles in a single step. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of protease inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Michael addition or cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its reactivity to create complex heterocyclic structures.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties such as adhesion or biodegradability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Heck-type coupling reactions, Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefinations, and as a precursor for other functionalized acrylic acid derivatives.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a precursor for brominated conjugated systems used in electronic and photonic materials.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Useful for modifying biomolecules due to its ability to undergo click chemistry or thiol-ene reactions under mild conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-3-Bromoacrylic Acid
CAS No.	6213-89-4
Molecular Formula	C3H3BrO2
Molecular Weight	150.96 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-3-Bromoacrylic Acid; (E)-3-Bromoprop-2-enoic Acid; 3-Bromo-2-propenoic Acid, (E)-; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-bromo-, (E)-; Bromoacrylic Acid; β-Bromoacrylic Acid
EINECS	228-300-8

Quality Control

Our (E)-3-Bromoacrylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent batch-to-batch quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	73 - 77 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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