3-(2-Bromo-5-fluorophenyl)propanoic acid

• CAT Number: L043750
• CAS Number: 1003048-71-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H8BrFO2
• Molecular Weight: 247.06
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3-(2-bromo-5-fluorophenyl)propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8BrFO2/c10-8-3-2-7(11)5-6(8)1-4-9(12)13/h2-3,5H,1,4H2,(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: CBKSPBGBNLIACD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1F)CCC(=O)O)Br

3-(2-Bromo-5-fluorophenyl)propanoic acid(CAT: L043750) is a halogenated aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a 2-bromo-5-fluorophenyl ring attached to a three-carbon propanoic acid chain. This compound is a valuable intermediate in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where the aryl halide moiety enables further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Sonogashira. The carboxylic acid group offers versatility for amide formation, esterification, or peptide conjugation, making it suitable for designing bioactive molecules, enzyme inhibitors, and custom ligands. Its fluorine and bromine atoms modulate electronic properties, aiding in structure–activity relationship (SAR) exploration in medicinal chemistry and advanced materials development.