Description

3-Bromopropionamide is a versatile brominated organic building block with significant synthetic utility. Its reactive bromine and amide functionalities make it a valuable intermediate for constructing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists for applications in medicinal chemistry and fine chemical synthesis. The product is supplied as a high-purity material to ensure reliable and reproducible reaction outcomes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing β-amino acid or heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the propionamide skeleton is required.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as an alkylating agent or a starting material for nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the 3-bromopropionyl group.
• Peptide Mimetic Research: Employed in the development of peptide analogs and protease inhibitors due to its amide linkage and potential for further functionalization.
• Material Science Monomer: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialized polymers and functional materials.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromopropionamide
CAS No.	6320-96-3
Molecular Formula	C3H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	151.99 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Bromopropionamide; 3-Bromopropanamide; NSC 9378; β-Bromopropionamide; Propionamide, 3-bromo-; Bromopropionamide
EINECS	228-667-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromopropionamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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