Description

2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Bromophenylacetic Acid is a high-purity, versatile brominated aromatic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique sterically hindered structure, which provides selectivity and reactivity advantages for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its bromine atom and carboxylic acid group enable further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sterically demanding ligands used in transition metal catalysis for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for synthesizing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic core and modifiable functional groups.
• Chemical Reference Standard: High-purity grade is utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Employed in contract research and custom manufacturing projects for creating bespoke chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Bromophenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	944-82-1
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	257.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2,4,6-trimethylphenylacetic Acid; (3-Bromo-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)acetic Acid; α-(3-Bromo-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)acetic Acid; 2-(3-Bromo-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)acetic Acid; NSC 403119; 944-82-1; Bromomesitylacetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Bromophenylacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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%

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