Description

4-Bromomethyl-3-Methoxybenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring both bromomethyl and methoxy functional groups. This bifunctional compound is a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block, prized for its reactivity which enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like solubility or reactivity.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing novel compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromomethyl-3-Methoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	118684-13-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-4-(bromomethyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(bromomethyl)-3-methoxy-; 4-(Bromomethyl)-3-methoxybenzoic acid; 4-Bromomethyl-3-methoxybenzoic acid; 3-Methoxy-4-bromomethylbenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromomethyl-3-Methoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a fine chemical intermediate. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.