Description

2-(3-Bromo-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique halogenated nitroaromatic structure, which provides two distinct reactive sites for sequential functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced intermediates, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its bromo and nitro groups for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, photoactive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing fluorescent tags or affinity probes for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis houses serving the global fine chemical market.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Bromo-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	90004-95-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO4
Molecular Weight	260.04 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Bromo-4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid; 2-(3-Bromo-4-nitrophenyl)ethanoic acid; 3-Bromo-4-nitrophenylacetic acid; 3-Bromo-4-nitrobenzeneacetic acid; NSC 403819; α-(3-Bromo-4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid; Acetic acid, (3-bromo-4-nitrophenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(3-Bromo-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical synthetic applications. All material is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	145 - 150 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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