Description

3-Bromo-4-Chloro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a halogenated hydroxybenzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical building block for the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for molecules targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive halogenated structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials, where its planar, substituted aromatic core contributes to desired photophysical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce halogen and carboxylic acid groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex benzoic acid derivatives and exploring new chemical reactions.
• Coordination Chemistry: Potential ligand for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts, utilizing its carboxylic acid and phenolic hydroxyl groups for metal binding.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Chloro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1823372-67-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrClO3
Molecular Weight	251.46 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-3-bromo-4-chlorobenzoic acid; 3-Bromo-4-chloro-5-hydroxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-4-chloro-5-hydroxy-; 4-Chloro-3-bromo-5-hydroxybenzoic acid; 3-Bromo-4-chloro-5-hydroxy-benzoic acid; 3-Br-4-Cl-5-OH-BA; BCHBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Chloro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed and away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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