Description

3-Bromo-2-Ethyl-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable halogenated aromatic carboxylic acid. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A starting material for bespoke chemical synthesis services.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Ethyl-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	99548-72-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	229.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-3-bromobenzoic acid; 3-Bromo-2-ethylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-2-ethyl-; 99548-72-8; 3-Bromo-o-ethylbenzoic acid; 2-Ethyl-3-bromo-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-Ethyl-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and GC for residual solvent analysis to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.