| Identification | More |  [Name]
  2-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid |  [CAS]
  7697-27-0 |  [Synonyms]
  2-BROMO-4-METHYLBENZOIC ACID 4-METHYL-2-BROMOBENZOIC ACID RARECHEM AL BE 0916 |  [EINECS(EC#)]
  630-124-6 |  [Molecular Formula]
  C8H7BrO2 |  [MDL Number]
  MFCD00045797 |  [Molecular Weight]
  215.04 |  [MOL File]
  7697-27-0.mol |  
 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  [Melting point ]
  143-147 °C (lit.) |  [Boiling point ]
  320.5±30.0 °C(Predicted) |  [density ]
  1.599±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |  [storage temp. ]
  Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |  [solubility ]
  soluble in Methanol |  [form ]
  powder to crystal |  [pka]
  3.02±0.10(Predicted) |  [color ]
  White to Almost white |  [InChIKey]
  ZZYYOHPHSYCHQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |  [CAS DataBase Reference]
  7697-27-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |  
 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  [Hazard Codes ]
  Xi |  [Risk Statements ]
  R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . |  [Safety Statements ]
  S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection . |  [WGK Germany ]
  3 
 |  [HazardClass ]
  IRRITANT |  [HS Code ]
  29163990 |  
 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  [Chemical Properties]
  White solid |  [Uses]
 
 2-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid may be used to synthesize:
 - 4′-hydroxy-5:6′-dimethyldibenzo-α-pyrone
 - 2-bromo-4-methylbenzophenone
 - 7-hydroxy-5′-methyl-6-n-hexyl-3:4-benzocoumarin
 - 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl 2-bromo-4-methylbenzoate
 
   |  [General Description]
 
 2-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid can be prepared from 2-bromo-4-methylbenzonitrile via hydrolysis.  |  
  
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