CAS 6515-58-8

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid

Description:

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of a bromomethyl group attached to the benzene ring at the meta position relative to the carboxylic acid functional group. Its molecular structure includes a benzene ring, a carboxylic acid (-COOH) group, and a bromomethyl (-CH2Br) substituent, which contributes to its reactivity and potential applications in organic synthesis. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white solid and is soluble in organic solvents, with limited solubility in water due to the hydrophobic nature of the aromatic ring. The presence of the bromine atom enhances its electrophilic character, making it useful in various chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic substitutions and coupling reactions. Additionally, 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid can serve as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as brominated compounds can be hazardous.

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

InChI: InChI=1/C8H7BrO2/c9-5-6-2-1-3-7(4-6)8(10)11/h1-4H,5H2,(H,10,11)/p-1

SMILES: c1cc(cc(c1)C(=O)[O-])CBr

Synonyms:

• 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoicacid
• Benzoic acid, 3-(bromomethyl)-
• 3-(Bromomethyl)Benzoate
• 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid
• a-Bromo-m-toluic Acid
• CHEMPACIFIC 41258
• NSC 57780
• 3-Carboxybenzyl Bromide
• α-Bromo-m-toluic Acid
• RARECHEM AL BO 0050
• ART-CHEM-BB B019567

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid

CAS: 6515-58-8

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 215.0440

Ref: IN-DA00ECNT

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid

CAS: 6515-58-8

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 215.04g/mol

Ref: 54-OR480743

3-Bromomethyl-benzoic acid

CAS: 6515-58-8

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Purity: 85%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 215.046

Ref: 10-F043285

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 6515-58-8

Applications 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid is a compound useful in organic synthesis and other pharmacological processes.
References Mahajan, P., et al.: Phosphorus Sulfur Silicon Relat. Elem., 190, 1803 (2015); Wilson, J. E., et al.: ACS Med. Chem. Lett., 7, 261 (2016)

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 215.04

Ref: TR-B685280

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid

CAS: 6515-58-8

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid is a quaternary ammonium salt that has been shown to be an ampk activator. It has been used in the synthesis of mesoporous materials and for the synthesis of sulfoxides, oxindoles, and carboxylic acids. 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid has also been used as a calibrant for nonlinear regression analysis, due to its conformational properties.

Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 215.04 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FB19256