Description

2,5-Dibromoterephthalic Acid is a high-purity brominated aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a rigid, functionalized core for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in materials science. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise bromine substitution patterns for further functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring halogenated aromatic motifs for bioactivity or as a handle for further coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the dibromo-substituted terephthalate structure contributes to molecular stability and target specificity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for synthesizing novel chelating ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) used in catalysis and gas storage applications.
• Polymer and Material Science: A monomer for producing high-performance polymers, such as polyamides and polyesters, with enhanced flame retardancy, thermal stability, and mechanical properties due to bromine incorporation.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Building block for conjugated molecules and polymers used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells, where bromine atoms facilitate crucial cross-coupling steps.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized colorants and pigments with unique spectral properties for industrial and research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromoterephthalic Acid
CAS No.	13731-82-3
Molecular Formula	C8H4Br2O4
Molecular Weight	323.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dibromobenzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid; Terephthalic acid, 2,5-dibromo-; 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2,5-dibromo-; 2,5-Dibromo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid; 2,5-Dibromoterephthalic acid; DBTA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromoterephthalic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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