Description

2-(4-Bromophenyl)Butanoic Acid is a versatile brominated aromatic carboxylic acid building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its well-defined molecular structure, which serves as a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers and liquid crystals, where the bromophenyl group imparts specific electronic or steric properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing molecular probes and tags used in biochemical and diagnostic research.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and carboxylate derivatization.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromophenyl)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	99070-18-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₁BrO₂
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-α-ethylbenzenacetic Acid; 2-(p-Bromophenyl)butyric Acid; (±)-2-(4-Bromophenyl)butanoic Acid; α-Ethyl-4-bromobenzenacetic Acid; p-Bromo-α-ethylphenylacetic Acid; 4-Bromo-α-ethylbenzeneacetic Acid; 2-(4-Bromophenyl)butyric Acid; Benzenacetic acid, α-ethyl-4-bromo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Bromophenyl)Butanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and production applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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