Description

2-Bromo-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity halogenated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents, makes it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromo-fluoro motif influences bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors and liquid crystals, where halogen atoms fine-tune material properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	132715-69-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrFO2
Molecular Weight	219.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-2-bromobenzoic Acid; 2-Bromo-3-fluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-3-fluoro-; 132715-69-6; 3-Fluoro-2-bromobenzenecarboxylic acid; o-Bromo-m-fluorobenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.