Description

((4-Bromobenzyl)Oxy)Acetic Acid is a versatile brominated aromatic ether acetic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where its unique structure enables precise molecular modifications. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a bromobenzyl-ether acetic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	((4-Bromobenzyl)Oxy)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	82499-60-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromobenzyloxyacetic Acid; (p-Bromobenzyloxy)acetic Acid; 2-[(4-Bromophenyl)methoxy]acetic Acid; Acetic Acid, ((4-Bromobenzyl)oxy)-; O-(4-Bromobenzyl)glycolic Acid; BnBr-O-CH2COOH; 4-Br-Bn-O-CH2-COOH; (4-Bromo-benzyloxy)-acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our ((4-Bromobenzyl)Oxy)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.