2-Bromophenylacetic acid, CAS No. 18698-97-0

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18698-97-0

Catalog No. EBD40711

CAS 18698-97-0

Name 2-Bromophenylacetic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: -RARECHEMALBO0109 O-BROMOPHENYLACETICACID TIMTEC-BBSBB006626 LABOTEST-BBLT00454446 2-Bromophenylaceticacid,98+% Benzeneaceticacid,2-bromo- 2-(2-Bromophenyl)aceticacid (2-bromophenyl)acetate 2-Bromophenylaceticacid omophenylaceticacid 2-bromobenzeneaceticacid o-bromobenzeneaceticacid

Molecular Formula: C8H7BrO2

Molecular Weight: 215.04

MDL Number: MFCD00004314

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Drug Synthesis Building Blocks

Product Description:

2-Bromophenylacetic acid is an organic compound featuring a phenylacetic acid core structure with a bromine atom substituted at the ortho position of the aromatic ring. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder. This compound serves as a versatile and important synthetic building block in organic chemistry. Its primary application is in pharmaceutical research and development, where it is used as a key intermediate for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates. The presence of both a reactive bromine atom and a carboxylic acid functional group allows for diverse chemical transformations, such as cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and amide bond formations. This makes it valuable for constructing complex molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry for creating libraries of compounds for biological screening. As a halogenated aromatic acid, it is a common starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules. Standard safety precautions for handling halogenated organic acids should be observed.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 104-106 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 320.2 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 147.4 °C

Density: 1.616 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: almost white to light beige crystals or powder