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4-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid, 97%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L03371.06

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Description

CAS: 6232-88-8 | C8H7BrO2 | 215.046 g/mol

4-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of eprosartan, which is used as an antihypertensive agent. Further, it is used in the preparation of 5,10,15,20-tetra(m-hydroxyphenyl)chlorin (temoporfin), which is a second generation photosensitizer. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of 4-(5-arylidene-2,4-dioxothiazolidin-3-yl) methylbenzoic acids.

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Applications
4-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of eprosartan, which is used as an antihypertensive agent. Further, it is used in the preparation of 5,10,15,20-tetra(m-hydroxyphenyl)chlorin (temoporfin), which is a second generation photosensitizer. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of 4-(5-arylidene-2,4-dioxothiazolidin-3-yl) methylbenzoic acids.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with bases, amines and oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 6232-88-8
Molecular Formula C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 215.046
MDL Number MFCD00002567
InChI Key CQQSQBRPAJSTFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 4-bromomethyl benzoic acid, alpha-bromo-p-toluic acid, benzoic acid, 4-bromomethyl, p-bromomethyl benzoic acid, 4-carboxybenzyl bromide, 4-bromomethyl-benzoic acid, a-bromo-p-toluic acid, p-carboxybenzyl bromide, p-bromomethylbenzoic acid
PubChem CID 22599
IUPAC Name 4-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1CBr)C(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 223°C to 227°C
Quantity 5 g
UN Number UN3261
Beilstein 1862870
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
Formula Weight 215.05
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material 4-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 4-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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