2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid

Name: 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032852

About 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid

2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid (CAS 6967-82-4) is an impurity of Benzoic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H7BrO2, it has a molar mass of 215.04 g/mol. Common synonyms include Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-5-methyl- and 6-Bromo-m-toluic acid.

The product is provided 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.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Benzoic acid to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic 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

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

Industries

Related to Benzoic acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032852
CAS Number	6967-82-4
IUPAC name	2-bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₇BrO₂
Molecular weight	215.04 g/mol
Exact mass	213.9629
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ZXMISUUIYPFORW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)Br)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	228080

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, 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 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid is 6967-82-4. It is also known as Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-5-methyl-, 6-Bromo-m-toluic acid, 2-bromanyl-5-methyl-benzoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid?

2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid has the molecular formula C8H7BrO2 and a molecular weight of 215.04 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid.

What is 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid used for?

2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Benzoic acid. 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 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid can I order?

We supply 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic 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 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic 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 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic 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.