Description

3-(Bromomethyl)Benzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic building block featuring both a carboxylic acid and a reactive bromomethyl functional group. This bifunctional nature makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and industrial manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring benzyl or benzoic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like solubility or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to construct more complex organic frameworks.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Bromomethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	6515-58-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid; m-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid; 3-Carboxybenzyl bromide; Benzoic acid, 3-(bromomethyl)-; α-Bromo-m-toluic acid; m-Carboxybenzyl bromide; (3-Carboxyphenyl)methyl bromide; 6515-58-8
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Bromomethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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