4-(Bromomethyl)phenoxyacetic acid (CAS 126771-41-3)

4-(Bromomethyl)phenoxyacetic acid (BMPAA) holds immense significance as a widely employed organic compound in scientific research. As a brominated derivative of phenoxyacetic acid, a compound with broad applications in chemistry and biochemistry. 4-(Bromomethyl)phenoxyacetic acid offers versatility in various laboratory experiments. 4-(Bromomethyl)phenoxyacetic acid finds extensive application in scientific research across a wide spectrum. It serves as a reagent for synthesizing other compounds, including 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid and 4-hydroxyphenoxyacetic acid. Additionally, it contributes to the synthesis of diverse derivatives of phenoxyacetic acid, such as 4-nitrophenoxyacetic acid and 4-methylphenoxyacetic acid. Mechanistically, 4-(Bromomethyl)phenoxyacetic acid operates in a manner akin to phenoxyacetic acid. Upon metabolic processing by the liver, 4-(Bromomethyl)phenoxyacetic acid undergoes transformation into 4-bromophenoxyacetic acid, subsequently metabolized further into 4-bromophenol and 4-bromophenoxyacetic acid. These metabolites ultimately find their way into urine for excretion.