Description

4-Bromomandelic Acid is a versatile brominated aromatic compound that serves as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a bromine substituent on a benzylic carbon, makes it valuable for introducing stereochemical complexity and functional handles into target molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a starting material or resolving agent for the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in stereoselective reactions.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Fine Chemical Production: An intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromomandelic Acid
CAS No.	6940-50-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO3
Molecular Weight	231.04 g/mol
Synonyms	(±)-4-Bromomandelic Acid; 4-Bromo-α-hydroxybenzeneacetic Acid; DL-4-Bromomandelic Acid; 2-Hydroxy-2-(4-bromophenyl)acetic Acid; p-Bromomandelic Acid; 4-Bromophenylglycolic Acid; Mandelic acid, 4-bromo-; α-Hydroxy-4-bromophenylacetic Acid
EINECS	230-087-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromomandelic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.