Description

4-Benzyloxy-3-Bromobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional molecular structure, which allows for selective chemical modifications at both the bromine and carboxylic acid sites, enabling the construction of complex target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for molecules targeting inflammation, CNS disorders, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes, tags, and linkers for studying biological systems.
• Academic & Contract Research: A versatile reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzyloxy-3-Bromobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	501657-77-8
Molecular Formula	C14H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	307.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-(phenylmethoxy)benzoic Acid; 3-Bromo-4-benzyloxybenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-4-(phenylmethoxy)-; 4-(Benzyloxy)-3-bromobenzoic Acid; BOB Acid (abbrev.); 4-O-Benzyl-3-bromobenzoic Acid; 3-Br-4-BnO-BA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Benzyloxy-3-Bromobenzoic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls and final batch analysis to ensure consistent purity and performance. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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

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