Description

2-Bromo-5-Fluoroterephthalic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine and fluorine substituents on the aromatic ring, which allows for precise structural modifications and tuning of material properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, particularly for developing active ingredients, ligands, and high-performance monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for targeted therapies and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for creating sophisticated organic electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Construction: Acts as a versatile organic linker for designing porous MOFs with specific pore sizes and functionalities for gas storage, separation, or catalysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or co-monomer to introduce halogenated aromatic units into polyesters, polyamides, and other high-performance polymers, improving thermal and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and synthesizing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Fluoroterephthalic Acid
CAS No.	1245807-64-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrFO4
Molecular Weight	263.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5-fluorobenzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid; 5-Fluoro-2-bromoterephthalic acid; Terephthalic acid, 2-bromo-5-fluoro-; 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-bromo-5-fluoro-; 2-Bromo-5-fluoro-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid; 2-Br-5-F-TA; BFTA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Bromo-5-Fluoroterephthalic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your specific research or production requirements. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider 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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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