Description

3-(2-Bromophenyl)Butanoic Acid is a versatile brominated aromatic carboxylic acid building block of significant importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive carboxylic acid group and a bromine substituent on the phenyl ring, enabling diverse coupling and derivatization reactions. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted phenylbutanoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in chemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Bromophenyl)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	66192-08-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-α-ethylbenzenacetic Acid; 3-(2-Bromophenyl)butyric Acid; 2-Bromobenzene butanoic acid; (2-Bromophenyl)butanoic acid; β-(2-Bromophenyl)butyric Acid; 2-Bromo-hydratropic Acid; 3-(o-Bromophenyl)butanoic Acid; NSC 403819
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Bromophenyl)Butanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems support development and production needs across cGMP and ISO-guided environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
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.