Description

5-Bromo-2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique halogenated and trifluoromethylated structure makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and bromine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where specific halogen and fluorine substitution patterns are required.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1699741-92-8
Molecular Formula	C8H3BrF4O2
Molecular Weight	287.01 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-5-bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-5-bromo-2-fluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-bromo-2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 1699741-92-8; 5-Br-2-F-4-CF3-BA
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global pharmaceutical and agrochemical partners.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or opaque to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤3.0%
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.