Description

4-Bromo-3-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional aromatic building block, combining a carboxylic acid and a benzylic alcohol group on a brominated benzene core. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical chemists and agrochemical researchers for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and novel organic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Suzuki, Heck, and other cross-coupling reactions to introduce functionalized benzoic acid motifs.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	790230-04-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO3
Molecular Weight	231.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-bromobenzoic Acid; 4-Bromo-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-3-(hydroxymethyl)-; 4-Bromo-3-hydroxymethylbenzoic Acid; 4-Bromo-m-hydroxybenzoic acid, hydroxymethyl-; 790230-04-5; 4-Bromo-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP and ISO 9001 guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
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.