Description

3-Bromo-4-Isopropylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity aromatic carboxylic acid derivative characterized by its bromine and isopropyl substituents, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized benzoic acid scaffold that enables precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for creating active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a halogenated, substituted benzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its specific substitution pattern influences bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced functional materials, including liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) components.
• Polymer Modifier: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility, thermal stability, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other transformations to construct complex aromatic systems in academic and industrial R&D.
• Chemical Research Standard: Acts as a reference standard or a reagent in method development and analytical chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Isopropylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	99070-17-4
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-(1-methylethyl)benzoic Acid; 4-Isopropyl-3-bromobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-4-(1-methylethyl)-; 3-Bromo-p-isopropylbenzoic Acid; 99070-17-4; 3-Br-4-iPr-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Isopropylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (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%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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