Description

Butanedioic Acid, (4-Bromophenyl)-, Dimethyl Ester is a high-purity organic building block and synthetic intermediate of significant commercial interest. This compound is valued for its specific bromophenyl and diester functional groups, which make it a versatile precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material (KSM) or advanced intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a brominated aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromophenyl group imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in the creation of specialty monomers or additives to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and other transformative chemical processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanedioic Acid, (4-Bromophenyl)-, Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	97728-47-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₃BrO₄
Molecular Weight	301.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl (4-Bromophenyl)succinate; (4-Bromophenyl)succinic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Succinic Acid, (4-Bromophenyl)-, Dimethyl Ester; 1,4-Dimethyl (4-Bromobenzene)succinate; Dimethyl 4-Bromophenylsuccinate; 4-Bromophenylsuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester; NSC 403796
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Butanedioic Acid, (4-Bromophenyl)-, Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal 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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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