Description

3-Bromo-5-Iodobenzoic Acid is a high-purity halogenated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique dihalogen substitution pattern makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where precise functionalization is required for developing new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific receptors or enzymes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated aromatic cores.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored electronic or optical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of both bromo and iodo substituents.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Iodobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	188815-32-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrIO2
Molecular Weight	326.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-5-iodo-; 5-Iodo-3-bromobenzoic Acid; 3-Bromo-5-iodo-benzoic acid; 3-Br-5-I-C6H3-COOH; 188815-32-9; AI3-52825; BDBM50102657; SCHEMBL155164; ZINC000005098756
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Iodobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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