Description

3-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-Methylbutanoicacid is a specialized brominated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in providing a versatile molecular scaffold for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the bromophenyl moiety can enhance biological activity and selectivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing brominated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce aromatic bromine functional groups into polymer chains, modifying thermal stability and reactivity for specialty plastics and coatings.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to create complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and the creation of custom chemical libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-Methylbutanoicacid
CAS No.	67159-82-4
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	257.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-methylbutyric acid; 3-Methyl-3-(4-bromophenyl)butanoic acid; 4-Bromo-α,α-dimethylbenzenepropanoic acid; γ-(4-Bromophenyl)-γ-methylbutyric acid; Butanoic acid, 3-(4-bromophenyl)-3-methyl-; 3-(p-Bromophenyl)-3-methylbutyric acid; p-Bromo-α,α-dimethylhydrocinnamic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-Methylbutanoicacid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting critical parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for regulated synthesis.

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 bases, oxidizing agents, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.