Description

4-Bromo-3,5-Dichloro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a halogenated aromatic ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring high-purity chemical intermediates for research and production, such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and specialty chemical synthesis, are the primary users of this product.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogen substituents for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystals with unique electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and other transformations to construct complex, multi-substituted benzene derivatives.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard or starting material in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies and new compound library generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3,5-Dichloro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	117738-81-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrCl2O2
Molecular Weight	284.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Bromo-3,5-Dichlorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-3,5-dichloro-, methyl ester; 4-Bromo-3,5-dichlorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromo-3,5-dichlorobenzoate; 3,5-Dichloro-4-bromobenzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3,5-Dichloro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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