3-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid

Advance your organic synthesis and biochemical research with 3-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid (CAS No.: 6515-58-8, CAT No.: SRCB-004), a high-purity brominated benzoic acid derivative used as a versatile building block in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research.

This compound features a bromomethyl substituent at the 3-position on the benzene ring bearing a carboxylic acid group, providing a reactive site for nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions. It has the molecular formula C₈H₇BrO₂ and a molecular weight of 215.04 g/mol. Typically supplied as an off-white to white crystalline solid, 3-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid is valued for its purity (≥98%), stability, and solubility in organic solvents such as DMSO and methanol. It is widely employed in synthetic organic chemistry for preparing functionalized aromatic compounds and intermediates.

Product Highlights

Technical Features & Benefits

• Reactive Bromomethyl Group: Enables efficient nucleophilic substitution reactions, facilitating synthesis of diverse derivatives and functionalized aromatics.

• High Purity: Ensures reliable and reproducible results in synthetic and analytical applications.

• Stable Crystalline Form: Facilitates safe handling, storage, and transport under standard laboratory conditions.

• Broad Applicability: Used as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials chemistry research.

• Good Solubility: Compatible with polar organic solvents like DMSO and methanol, promoting ease of use in solution-phase synthesis.

Application Areas

• Synthesis of functionalized benzoic acid derivatives and aromatic compounds

• Intermediate for pharmaceutical agents and agrochemical formulations

• Use in materials science for preparing advanced functional materials

• Research and development in organic synthesis methodologies involving reactive halides

Safety & Handling

• Handling Precautions: Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety goggles, and lab coat. Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and contact with skin or eyes.

• Storage Recommendations: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place protected from moisture and light.

• Disposal: Dispose of unused material and waste in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.

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• Expert Manufacturing: Our advanced chemical synthesis capabilities ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, trusted globally since 2013.
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