Description
2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid (CAS No. 7099-87-8) is a high-purity brominated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C8H5BrO3. This white to off-white crystalline powder is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. With a molecular weight of 229.03 g/mol, it features a reactive α-keto acid moiety adjacent to a 4-bromophenyl group, enabling diverse transformations. Our product is rigorously tested via HPLC (>98% purity), NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Ideal for Suzuki couplings, peptide modifications, or heterocycle synthesis. Packaged under inert gas in amber glass vials with PTFE-lined caps to prevent degradation. Available in research (1g, 5g) and bulk (25g, 100g) quantities with optional COA/MSDS documentation.
Properties
- CAS Number: 7099-87-8
- Complexity: 194
- IUPAC Name: 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-oxo-acetic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H5BrO3/c9-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(10)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,11,12)
- InChI Key: UASZGGQRDGLTIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 227.94221
- Molecular Formula: C8H5BrO3
- Molecular Weight: 229.03
- SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)C(=O)O)Br
- Topological: 54.4
- Monoisotopic Mass: 227.94221
- Synonyms: 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid, 7099-87-8, DTXSID40345346, DTXCID40296420, 837-671-1, MFCD07698695, 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-oxoaceticacid, 4-Bromobenzoylformic acid, SCHEMBL3500800, UASZGGQRDGLTIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N, HAA09987, (4-Bromophenyl)(oxo)acetic acid #, AKOS009312824, AB10481, DS-5387, DA-28287, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-bromo-.alpha.-oxo-, CS-0157610, EN300-77244, Z381360898
Application
This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Researchers utilize its reactive keto-acid group for condensation reactions with hydrazines to form biologically active heterocycles. The bromo substituent enables palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions in medicinal chemistry workflows. It has demonstrated utility in developing fluorescent probes for biochemical assays due to its aromatic electron-withdrawing properties.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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