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2-Bromo-5-methoxybenzoic acid

98%

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Linear Formula:
BrC6H3(OCH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
231.04
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

solid

mp

157-159 °C (lit.)

functional group

bromo
carboxylic acid

SMILES string

COc1ccc(Br)c(c1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C8H7BrO3/c1-12-5-2-3-7(9)6(4-5)8(10)11/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)

InChI key

ODHJOROUCITYNF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Bromo-5-methoxybenzoic acid is a benzoic acid derivative. Synthesis of 2-bromo-5-methoxybenzoic acid and its characterization by HNMR has been reported.

Application

2-Bromo-5-methoxybenzoic acid is suitable for use in the syntheses of urolithin derivatives. It may be used in the synthesis of the following:
  • substituted aminobenzacridines
  • 8-chloro-2-methoxydibenzo[b,f]thiepin-10(11H)-one and its 3-methoxy derivative
  • isoindolinone derivatives

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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