CAS 18698-97-0

2-Bromophenylacetic acid

Description:

2-Bromophenylacetic acid is an organic compound characterized by its aromatic structure and the presence of both a bromine atom and a carboxylic acid functional group. It features a bromine atom attached to the second position of a phenyl ring, which is further connected to an acetic acid moiety. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white solid and is soluble in organic solvents, with limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic aromatic component. The presence of the bromine substituent can influence its reactivity, making it useful in various chemical syntheses and applications, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. 2-Bromophenylacetic acid can participate in various chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic substitutions and coupling reactions, owing to its functional groups. Additionally, it may exhibit biological activity, which can be explored in medicinal chemistry. Safety data should be consulted for handling and storage, as with any chemical substance, to ensure proper precautions are taken.

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

InChI: InChI=1/C8H7BrO2/c9-7-4-2-1-3-6(7)5-8(10)11/h1-4H,5H2,(H,10,11)/p-1

InChI key: InChIKey=DWXSYDKEWORWBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: c1ccc(c(c1)CC(=O)[O-])Br

Synonyms:

• (2-Bromophenyl)Acetate
• -Rarechem Al Bo 0109
• 2-(2-Bromophenyl)acetic acid
• 2-Bromobenzeneacetic acid
• 2-Bromophenylacetic acid, 98+%
• Acetic acid, (o-bromophenyl)-
• Benzeneacetic acid, 2-bromo-
• Labotest-Bb Lt00454446
• O-Bromophenylacetic Acid
• Timtec-Bb Sbb006626

2-Bromophenylacetic Acid

CAS: 18698-97-0

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 215.05

Ref: 3B-B1957

2-Bromophenylacetic acid, 98+%

CAS: 18698-97-0

Employed as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used in organic synthesis. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code

Formula: C₈H₆BrO₂

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: White to pale cream, Crystalline powder or powder or crystals

Molecular weight: 214.04

Ref: 02-A16900

2-(2-Bromophenyl)acetic acid

CAS: 18698-97-0

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 215.0440

Ref: IN-DA00336R

2-Bromophenylacetic acid

CAS: 18698-97-0

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Molecular weight: 215.05

Ref: 7W-GK0619

2-Bromophenylacetic acid

CAS: 18698-97-0

2-Bromophenylacetic acid

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: white solid

Molecular weight: 215.04g/mol

Ref: 54-OR11296

2-Bromophenylacetic acid

CAS: 18698-97-0

2-Bromophenylacetic acid is a potent inhibitor of the human enzyme COX-2. It has been shown to have anticancer activity, which may be due to its ability to inhibit cellular proliferation and induce apoptosis in cancer cells. This compound has been tested in a variety of experimental models, including chromatographic assays and striatal membrane preparations, with promising results. 2-Bromophenylacetic acid also has potent inhibitory activity on the human enzyme COX-2 and can be used as a dietary supplement for anticancer therapy. COX-2 inhibitors are usually administered as ethyl esters or solutes in order to prevent degradation by esterases or glucuronidases. The 2-bromophenyl group is electron donating and this may increase the reactivity of the carbon adjacent to it and lead to an acylation reaction with nucleophilic groups such as thiols or amines.

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 215.04 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FB16015

2-Bromophenylacetic acid

CAS: 18698-97-0

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 215.046

Ref: 10-F001133

2-Bromophenylacetic Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 18698-97-0

Applications 2-Bromophenylacetic Acid is used as the starting material in the synthesis of 2,3,3a,12b-Tetradehydro Asenapine (T291630); a degredation product of Asenapine (A788000) which is a combined serotonin (5HT2) and dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist structurally related to Mianserin (M341500, HCl). Also used as an antipsychotic.
References Meltzer, H., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 251, 238 (1989); Schotte, A., et al.: Brain Res., 631, 191 (1993); Andree, B., et al.: Psychopharmacology, 131, 339 (1997); Richelson, E., et al.: Life Sci., 68, 29 (2000)

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 215.04

Ref: TR-B687905