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4-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals Product Code.: 11392116
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4-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11392116
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Product Code. 11392116

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L03371.06

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Description

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.

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 or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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

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