Description

4-Bromomandelic Acid is a versatile chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the presence of both a carboxylic acid and a bromine-substituted benzylic hydroxyl group, which allows for diverse chemical transformations. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of chiral drugs, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step syntheses to introduce bromine and mandelic acid moieties into complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Bromomandelic Acid
CAS No.	7021-04-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO3
Molecular Weight	231.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromomandelic Acid; (RS)-2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid; (±)-4-Bromomandelic Acid; α-Hydroxy-4-bromobenzeneacetic acid; 4-Bromo-α-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid; DL-4-Bromomandelic Acid; p-Bromomandelic Acid; 2-Hydroxy-2-(4-bromophenyl)acetic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromomandelic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain product integrity.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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