Description

2-Bromo-Benzene-1,3,5-Tricarboxylic Acid is a high-purity brominated aromatic tricarboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical multifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both bromine and multiple carboxylic acid functional groups, enabling precise molecular design and complex scaffold construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require a reliable, high-quality intermediate for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the bromine atom and carboxylic acid groups facilitate the creation of compounds with specific biological activity.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Construction: Acts as a versatile organic linker for building porous coordination polymers and MOFs with tailored pore sizes for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to synthesize complex polydentate ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polyamides, polyimides, and epoxy resins with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: A building block for creating specialized brominated aromatic dyes and organic pigments with specific color fastness and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-Benzene-1,3,5-Tricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	13520-03-1
Molecular Formula	C9H5BrO6
Molecular Weight	289.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromobenzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid; 2-Bromotrimellitic acid; 5-Bromobenzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid; 2-Bromo-1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid; Bromotrimellitic Acid; 13520-03-1; 2-Bromobenzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate; 2-BTA
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-Benzene-1,3,5-Tricarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	285 - 295 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.