2-(2-Amino-5-bromophenyl)acetic acid

• CAT Number: L021772
• CAS Number: 737702-63-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H8BrNO2
• Molecular Weight: 230.06
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-amino-5-bromophenyl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8BrNO2/c9-6-1-2-7(10)5(3-6)4-8(11)12/h1-3H,4,10H2,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: ZCGPVMWOPOSEDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

2-(2-Amino-5-bromophenyl)acetic acid(CAT: L021772) is an amino acid derivative featuring a brominated phenyl ring, which is useful in pharmaceutical research and organic synthesis. The presence of both an amino and carboxylic acid group, along with the bromine substituent, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating bioactive molecules, especially in peptide synthesis, enzyme inhibition studies, and receptor-binding assays. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it ideal for designing compounds targeting neurological, inflammatory, or metabolic pathways. 2-(2-Amino-5-bromophenyl)acetic acid is valued in medicinal chemistry as a building block for developing novel therapeutic agents and optimizing lead compounds.