Description

3-[4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl]Prop-2-Enoic Acid is a high-purity, versatile organic building block featuring both a bromomethyl group and an acrylic acid moiety. This bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical compounds and specialty polymers. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties, such as photo-responsive or biomedical hydrogels.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A precursor for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: The reactive bromomethyl group enables attachment to biomolecules for creating diagnostic probes or targeted drug conjugates.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for organic synthesis, including Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling and other palladium-catalyzed reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl]Prop-2-Enoic Acid
CAS No.	927800-43-9
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	241.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)cinnamic acid; (E)-3-[4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl]acrylic acid; trans-4-(Bromomethyl)cinnamic acid; p-(Bromomethyl)cinnamic acid; 3-(4-Bromomethylphenyl)-2-propenoic acid; 927800-43-9; Cinnamic acid, 4-(bromomethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-[4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl]Prop-2-Enoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment.

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). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.