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4-Bromomethyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B25255.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

4-Bromomethyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B25255.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: B25255.14
also known as B25255-14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
55715-03-2
IUPAC Name
4-(bromomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H5BrNO4
InChI Key
QMAHVAFURJBOFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[O-]C(=O)C1=CC=C(CBr)C(=C1)[N+]([O-])=O
Melting Point (clear melt)
125-137°C
Appearance (Color)
White to cream or pale yellow to pale brown
Form
Crystalline powder or powder
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Assay (HPLC)
≥96.0%

Description

4-Bromomethyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid is used as a reactant in the synthesis of 4-bromomethyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid succinimide ester, 4-((2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl amino)methyl)-3-nitrobenzoic acid, 4-(2-hydroxyethylmercaptylmethyl)-3-nitrobenzoic acid. It is also used as a thiol photo-deprotection reagent, a starting material in the synthesis of 2H-indazole based library using parallel solution-phase methods.

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Applications
4-Bromomethyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid is used as a reactant in the synthesis of 4-bromomethyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid succinimide ester, 4-((2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl amino)methyl)-3-nitrobenzoic acid, 4-(2-hydroxyethylmercaptylmethyl)-3-nitrobenzoic acid. It is also used as a thiol photo-deprotection reagent, a starting material in the synthesis of 2H-indazole based library using parallel solution-phase methods.

Solubility
Soluble in DMF and dichloromethane. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in a cool, dry conditions, in well sealed conditions. Store away from oxidizing agents, bases.
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