Description

Methyl 5-Bromo-2,3-Dihydroxybenzoate is a high-purity synthetic organic compound primarily used as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique brominated dihydroxybenzoate structure makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create complex chelating ligands for metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing monomers or additives for advanced polymers and functional coatings.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting point for creating fluorescent tags or molecular probes for biological imaging and diagnostics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research chemical for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Bromo-2,3-Dihydroxybenzoate
CAS No.	105603-49-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO4
Molecular Weight	247.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-bromopyrogallate; 5-Bromopyrogallol-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2,3-Dihydroxy-5-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester; 5-Bromo-2,3-dihydroxy methyl benzoate; Benzoic acid, 5-bromo-2,3-dihydroxy-, methyl ester; Methyl 5-bromo-2,3-dihydroxybenzenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Bromo-2,3-Dihydroxybenzoate 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 and is 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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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