4-Bromomandelic acid

Name: 4-Bromomandelic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039880

About 4-Bromomandelic acid

4-Bromomandelic acid (CAS 6940-50-7) is a metabolite / degradant standard offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C8H7BrO3 and its molecular weight is 231.04 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid. It is also known as p-Bromomandelic acid or Mandelic acid, p-bromo-.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 4-Bromomandelic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Bromomandelic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-039880
CAS Number	6940-50-7
IUPAC name	2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₇BrO₃
Molecular weight	231.04 g/mol
Exact mass	229.9579
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BHZBRPQOYFDTAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(=O)O)O)Br
PubChem CID	97930

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	p-Bromomandelic acid, Mandelic acid, p-bromo-, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-bromo-.alpha.-hydroxy-, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-bromo-alpha-hydroxy-, Mandelic acid, pbromo, pBromophenylglycolic acid, Mandelic acid, pbromo (8CI), Mandelic acid, p-bromo-(8CI), 4Bromoalphahydroxybenzeneacetic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, 4bromoalphahydroxy

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-Bromomandelic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Bromomandelic acid is 6940-50-7. It is also known as p-Bromomandelic acid, Mandelic acid, p-bromo-, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-bromo-.alpha.-hydroxy-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Bromomandelic acid?

4-Bromomandelic acid has the molecular formula C8H7BrO3 and a molecular weight of 231.04 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Bromomandelic acid can I order?

We supply 4-Bromomandelic 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-Bromomandelic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Bromomandelic 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-Bromomandelic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Bromomandelic 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.