2-(4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl)propionic Acid

2-(4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl)propionic acid (BMPPA) is used mainly as a crucial pharmaceutical intermediate, especially for synthesizing Loxoprofen sodium (an NSAID), but also serves as a building block in chemical research for developing new materials, agrochemicals (pesticides/herbicides), and studying propionic acid derivatives, leveraging its reactive bromomethyl group and acidic properties.

API Name Loxoprofen sodium dihydrate
CAS No 111128-12-2
Molecular Formula C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight 243.10 g/mol
Synonyms 2-[4-(bromomethyl)phenyl]propanoic acid