4-Bromophenylacetic Acid

• CAT Number: R005874
• CAS Number: 1878-68-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H7BrO2
• Molecular Weight: 215.046
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at +4C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-bromophenyl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7BrO2/c9-7-3-1-6(2-4-7)5-8(10)11/h1-4H,5H2,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: QOWSWEBLNVACCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(=O)O)Br

4-Bromophenylacetic Acid (CAT: R005874) is a chemical compound belonging to the class of phenylacetic acids. It consists of a phenyl ring with a bromine atom substituted at the fourth position and a carboxylic acid group attached to the phenyl ring. This compound has potential applications in organic synthesis as an intermediate for the preparation of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules due to its ability to undergo various chemical reactions, including esterification, amidation, and coupling reactions.