Description

5-Bromo-Homophthalic Acid is a high-purity brominated aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in providing a versatile and reactive scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its bromine substituent for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: A starting material for the synthesis of conjugated molecules and polymers for use in OLEDs and organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic synthesis, enabling novel ring-closure and functionalization reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex aromatic dyes and high-performance pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-Homophthalic Acid
CAS No.	19725-82-7
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrO4
Molecular Weight	259.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-(carboxymethyl)benzoic acid; 5-Bromo-1,3-isobenzofurandione, dihydro-; 5-Bromohomophthalic acid; 2-Carboxy-5-bromophenylacetic acid; Homophthalic acid, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromo-1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxoisobenzofuran; 5-Bromobenzene-1,2-diacetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-Homophthalic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your precise research or production requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%

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