4-Carboxybenzyl bromide

Name: 4-Carboxybenzyl bromide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-027144

About 4-Carboxybenzyl bromide

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Carboxybenzyl bromide, an impurity of Eprosartan registered under CAS number 6232-88-8. With the molecular formula C8H7BrO2, it has a molar mass of 215.04 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 4-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid. Alternative names: 4-Bromomethylbenzoic acid and Benzoic acid, 4-(bromomethyl)-.

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 “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Eprosartan 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.

We offer 4-Carboxybenzyl bromide 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

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Carboxybenzyl bromide
Catalogue No.	VQ-027144
CAS Number	6232-88-8
IUPAC name	4-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₇BrO₂
Molecular weight	215.04 g/mol
Exact mass	213.9629
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CQQSQBRPAJSTFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1CBr)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	22599

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	4-Bromomethylbenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 4-(bromomethyl)-, alpha-Bromo-p-toluic acid, p-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid, .alpha.-Bromo-p-toluic acid, 4-(bromomethyl) benzoic acid, p-Toluic acid, .alpha.-bromo-, 4-Bromomethylbenzoicacid, p-Toluic acid, alpha-bromo-, p-Carboxybenzyl bromide, p-bromomethylbenzoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P363, 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-Carboxybenzyl bromide?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Carboxybenzyl bromide is 6232-88-8. It is also known as 4-Bromomethylbenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 4-(bromomethyl)-, alpha-Bromo-p-toluic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Carboxybenzyl bromide?

4-Carboxybenzyl bromide has the molecular formula C8H7BrO2 and a molecular weight of 215.04 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid.

What is 4-Carboxybenzyl bromide used for?

4-Carboxybenzyl bromide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Eprosartan. 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-Carboxybenzyl bromide can I order?

We supply 4-Carboxybenzyl bromide 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-Carboxybenzyl bromide?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Carboxybenzyl bromide 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-Carboxybenzyl bromide be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Carboxybenzyl bromide 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.