Description

4-Bromo-3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid is a halogenated dihydroxybenzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and phenolic hydroxyl groups, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting metabolic and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: The phenolic groups enable its use in creating ligands for metal catalysis and chelation therapy applications.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce bromine and hydroxyl functionalities into polymer backbones.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki coupling and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create biaryl structures.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	16534-12-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrO4
Molecular Weight	233.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dihydroxy-4-bromobenzoic Acid; 4-Bromo-3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-3,5-dihydroxy-; 4-Bromogallic acid; 4-Bromo-3,5-dihydroxy-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for all our chemical products. 4-Bromo-3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid is manufactured and tested to meet high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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