3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid

About 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid is an impurity of Imatinib carrying the CAS registry number 6515-58-8. Formula C8H7BrO2, molecular weight 215.04 g/mol. Alternative names: m-CARBOXYBENZYL BROMIDE and Benzoic acid, 3-(bromomethyl)-.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

This Imatinib impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Imatinib

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-048650
CAS Number	6515-58-8
IUPAC name	3-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₇BrO₂
Molecular weight	215.04 g/mol
Exact mass	213.9629
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FTPAHNNMUYOHOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)CBr
PubChem CID	245650

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	m-CARBOXYBENZYL BROMIDE, Benzoic acid, 3-(bromomethyl)-, m-bromomethylbenzoic acid, a-bromo-m-toluic acid, 3-Brommethylbenzoesaure, 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid, AldrichCPR

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, 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 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid is 6515-58-8. It is also known as m-CARBOXYBENZYL BROMIDE, Benzoic acid, 3-(bromomethyl)-, m-bromomethylbenzoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid?

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid has the molecular formula C8H7BrO2 and a molecular weight of 215.04 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid.

What is 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid used for?

3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Imatinib. 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 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid can I order?

We supply 3-(Bromomethyl)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 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-(Bromomethyl)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 3-(Bromomethyl)benzoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-(Bromomethyl)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.