4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid

Name: 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-025461

About 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid

4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid is a metabolite or degradation product of Ecamsule carrying the CAS registry number 3006-96-0. The compound has the formula C8H8O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. It is also known as Benzoic acid, 4-(hydroxymethyl)- or p-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Ecamsule, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Ecamsule

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-025461
CAS Number	3006-96-0
IUPAC name	4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₃
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0473
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WWYFPDXEIFBNKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	76360

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-, p-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid, HMBA Linker, Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxymethyl-, p-Hydroxymethylbenzoic Acid, Benzoic acid,4-(hydroxymethyl)-, Fenpyroximate M-16, 4-Carboxybenzylalcohol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid is 3006-96-0. It is also known as Benzoic acid, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-, p-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid, HMBA Linker.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid?

4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid.

What is 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid used for?

4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ecamsule. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid can I order?

We supply 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.