Description

2-Bromo-3-Methoxybutanoic Acid is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and methoxy functional groups, makes it a critical precursor for the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers engaged in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and specialized materials where precise stereochemistry is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides requiring specific stereoisomers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals and specialty compounds.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for method development and the construction of stereodefined molecular architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Methoxybutanoic Acid
CAS No.	67819-23-2
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	197.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3-methoxybutyric acid; 3-Methoxy-2-bromobutanoic acid; Butanoic acid, 2-bromo-3-methoxy-; (2R,3S)-2-Bromo-3-methoxybutanoic acid (for specific enantiomer); (2S,3R)-2-Bromo-3-methoxybutanoic acid; DL-2-Bromo-3-methoxybutanoic acid; α-Bromo-β-methoxybutyric acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Methoxybutanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (if applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specify enantiomer / Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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