Description

4-(2-Bromo-2-Propenyl)Benzoic Acid is a specialized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring a reactive bromoalkenyl side chain. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring functionalized benzoic acid scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The bromoalkenyl and carboxylic acid groups allow for the creation of complex chelating ligands for catalytic systems and material science applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) and other transformations to introduce the functionalized benzyl moiety into target molecules.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Bromo-2-Propenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	732249-63-7
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	241.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Bromoprop-2-en-1-yl)benzoic acid; 2-Bromo-2-propen-1-yl-4-benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(2-bromo-2-propenyl)-; 4-(2-Bromoallyl)benzoic acid; p-(2-Bromo-2-propenyl)benzoic acid; 4-(Bromoallyl)benzoic acid; (4-Carboxyphenyl)(2-bromoprop-2-en-1-yl)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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