Description

8-Bromo-8-Nonenoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic building block featuring both a terminal alkene and a carboxylic acid group, activated by a bromine atom at the allylic position. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules through cross-coupling reactions, cyclizations, and polymer modifications. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel compounds and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the construction of bioactive molecules, including potential enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing reactive sites into polymer backbones, enabling further modification.
• Material Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, liquid crystals, and surface-active agents.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) and radical cyclization processes in academic and industrial R&D.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Can be used to create tagged molecules for studying biological pathways and interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Bromo-8-Nonenoic Acid
CAS No.	732248-59-8
Molecular Formula	C9H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	235.12 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Bromonon-8-enoic acid; (8-Bromo-8-nonenyl)oxyformic acid; 8-Nonenoic acid, 8-bromo-; 8-Bromo-8-nonenoic acid; ω-Bromo-ω-nonenoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 8-Bromo-8-Nonenoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be sensitive to moisture and prolonged exposure to air; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical: 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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