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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Bromo-DL-mandelic acid

technical, ≥90% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

4-Bromo-α-hydroxyphenylacetic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
BrC6H4CH(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
6940-50-7
Molecular Weight:
231.04
Beilstein:
1567909
EC Number:
230-085-1
MDL number:
MFCD00004232
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57647653
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

technical

Assay

≥90% (HPLC)

mp

116-118 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(C(O)=O)c1ccc(Br)cc1

InChI

1S/C8H7BrO3/c9-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(10)8(11)12/h1-4,7,10H,(H,11,12)

InChI key

BHZBRPQOYFDTAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

4-Bromo-DL-mandelic acid (4-Bromo-α-hydroxyphenylacetic acid) may be used in the synthesis of (.+-.)-methyl 4-bromo-α-hydroxyphenylacetate.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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