3-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

3-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid has been used in the synthesis of biphenyl amides, 2-benzazepine-4-acetic acid derivative, as an analog of the potent, nonpeptide GPIIb/IIIa antagonist, O-spiro C-aryl glucosides. It is also used as catalytic agent and petrochemical additive.

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Applications
3-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid has been used in the synthesis of biphenyl amides, 2-benzazepine-4-acetic acid derivative, as an analog of the potent, nonpeptide GPIIb/IIIa antagonist, O-spiro C-aryl glucosides. It is also used as catalytic agent and petrochemical additive.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances such as oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7697-26-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H7BrO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 215.05
• MDL Number: MFCD00002488
• InChI Key: ZFJOMUKPDWNRFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-bromo-4-methylbenzoicacid, 3-bromo-p-toluic acid, benzoic acid, 3-bromo-4-methyl, 3-bromo-4-methyl-benzoic acid, bromo-p-toluic acid, pubchem3806, bromo-para-toluic acid, 3-bromo4-methylbenzoic acid, acmc-1bg95, akos bbb/219
• PubChem CID: 82130
• IUPAC Name: 3-bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1Br)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 206°C to 211°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1936510
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 215.05
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 3-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid

RUO – Research Use Only