Description

5-Bromo-2-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoic acid derivative distinguished by its bromine and methylsulfonyl substituents. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and advanced polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom chemical synthesis services (CDMO).
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Used in research laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	146431-33-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrO4S
Molecular Weight	291.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid; 2-Methylsulfonyl-5-bromobenzoic acid; 5-Bromo-2-methanesulfonylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl)-; 146431-33-6; 5-Bromo-o-anisic acid, 2-methylsulfonyl derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Bromo-2-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements.

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 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
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.