4-Bromomandelic acid, 98+%

Description

CAS: 6940-50-7 | C8H7BrO3 | 231.05 g/mol

4-Bromomandelic acid is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. 4-bromomandelic acid is mainly used as an analytical reagent for zirconium.

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Applications
4-Bromomandelic acid is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. 4-bromomandelic acid is mainly used as an analytical reagent for zirconium.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6940-50-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H7BrO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 231.05
• MDL Number: MFCD00004232
• InChI Key: BHZBRPQOYFDTAB-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: 4-bromomandelic acid, 2-4-bromophenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid, p-bromomandelic acid, p-bromo mandelic acid, 4-bromo-dl-mandelic acid, benzeneacetic acid, 4-bromo-.alpha.-hydroxy, 4-bromophenyl hydroxy acetic acid, 4-bromo-alpha-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 4-bromo-hydroxybenzeneaceticacid, mandelic acid, p-bromo
• PubChem CID: 97930
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid
• SMILES: OC(C(O)=O)C1=CC=C(Br)C=C1

• Melting Point: 115°C to 119°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1567909
• Merck Index: 14,1424
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 231.05
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Bromomandelic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	230-085-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only