Description

4-Bromo-2-Phenyl-Butyric Acid is a versatile brominated aromatic carboxylic acid that serves as a key chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both a phenyl group and a functionalizable bromine handle into molecular frameworks, enabling the construction of complex, high-value compounds. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in chiral pool synthesis and the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Acts as a building block for creating peptide analogs and protease inhibitors.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used for analytical method development and quality control in chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Phenyl-Butyric Acid
CAS No.	6836-99-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-phenylbutanoic acid; (RS)-4-Bromo-2-phenylbutyric acid; DL-4-Bromo-2-phenylbutyric acid; 2-Phenyl-4-bromobutyric acid; (±)-4-Bromo-2-phenylbutyric acid; 4-Bromo-α-ethylbenzenacetic acid; 6836-99-3; Butyric acid, 4-bromo-2-phenyl-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Phenyl-Butyric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°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.