Description

Ethyl 4-Bromo-2,3-Dihydroxybenzoate is a high-purity synthetic organic compound featuring a brominated dihydroxybenzoate ester structure, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its value lies in providing a precisely functionalized aromatic scaffold essential for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), complex natural product analogs, and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or possessing complex aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated phenolic motifs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials where bromine and hydroxyl groups allow for further functionalization.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and protective group chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Bromo-2,3-Dihydroxybenzoate
CAS No.	1312609-83-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO4
Molecular Weight	261.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-bromopyrocatechol-2-carboxylate; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2,3-dihydroxy-, ethyl ester; 2,3-Dihydroxy-4-bromobenzoic acid ethyl ester; 4-Bromogentisic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-bromogentisate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Bromo-2,3-Dihydroxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications, including assay by HPLC, impurity profiles, and physical characterization. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliable performance in your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize contact with moisture and atmospheric oxygen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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