Description

2-(Bromomethyl)Acrylic Acid is a versatile bifunctional monomer featuring both a reactive acrylic acid group and a bromomethyl substituent, making it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for introducing polymerizable and functionalizable sites into target molecules, enabling the creation of specialized polymers and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications ranging from polymer cross-linking to the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring a polymerizable handle or a site for further functionalization.
• Polymer Chemistry & Cross-linking Agent: Used to introduce cross-linking points into acrylic polymers, enhancing thermal stability, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance in coatings, adhesives, and hydrogels.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents with tailored release properties.
• Surface Modification & Functional Materials: Employed to graft functional polymer brushes onto surfaces for creating biocompatible materials, chromatographic media, or sensors.
• Specialty Monomer for Acrylic Resins: Incorporated into acrylic copolymer systems to impart specific properties like improved adhesion, weatherability, or reactivity.
• Research & Development: A crucial reagent in organic and medicinal chemistry labs for constructing complex molecular architectures and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-(Bromomethyl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	72707-66-5
Molecular Formula	C4H5BrO2
Molecular Weight	165.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bromomethyl)propenoic acid; (Bromomethyl)acrylic acid; 2-Bromomethylacrylic acid; Acrylic acid, 2-(bromomethyl)-; 3-Bromo-2-methylene-propionic acid; 2-Methylene-3-bromopropanoic acid; NSC 163022
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Bromomethyl)Acrylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to maximize stability. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of heat. Due to its acid nature and light sensitivity, appropriate personal protective equipment should be used during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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