Description

4-Bromo-2-Ethoxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity organic building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromo and ethoxy substituents on a benzoic acid core, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its halogenated aromatic structure is beneficial.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic systems.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: A valuable starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical manufacturers producing bespoke compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Ethoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	89407-43-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethoxy-4-bromobenzoic Acid; 4-Bromo-2-ethoxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-ethoxy-; 4-Bromo-o-ethoxybenzoic Acid; NSC 405124; 89407-43-2; 4-Br-2-EtO-BzOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Bromo-2-Ethoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to provide traceability and reliability for critical B2B applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤2.0%

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