Description

4-Bromo-3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its precise molecular structure, featuring bromine and chlorine substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Monomer: Serves as a functional monomer for synthesizing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized halogenated dyes and high-performance pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	117738-75-7
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrCl2O2
Molecular Weight	269.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-3,5-dichloro-; 3,5-Dichloro-4-bromobenzoic acid; 4-Bromo-3,5-dichlorobenzoic acid; 117738-75-7; NSC 405124; AKOS005258155; BRN 2870995; FT-0658847
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Bromo-3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	215 - 220 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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