Description

3-(4-Bromophenoxy)Propanoic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring a brominated aromatic ether linked to a carboxylic acid functional group. This versatile intermediate is critical for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and industrial applications. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers for use in drug discovery and the production of specialized agrochemicals and liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing molecules with specific ether and acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, where the bromophenoxy moiety is a common structural motif.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays, contributing to the molecular core structure.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions, leveraging the reactive bromine atom.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating polymers with specific aromatic and carboxylic acid side chains.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, where bromine substitution can alter color properties and lightfastness.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Bromophenoxy)Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	93670-18-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromophenoxypropionic Acid; 3-(p-Bromophenoxy)propanoic Acid; β-(4-Bromophenoxy)propionic Acid; 4-Bromo-phenoxypropionic Acid; 93670-18-9; 3-(4-Bromophenoxy)propionic Acid; p-Bromophenoxypropionic Acid; 2-(4-Bromophenoxy)ethanecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Bromophenoxy)Propanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and heat sources.

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.