Description

2,5-Dibromo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine atoms and the carboxylic acid functional group, enabling precise chemical modifications for advanced material synthesis. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates requiring brominated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where bromine atoms facilitate further functionalization.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, enabling Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex brominated dyes and high-performance pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	20871-01-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2O2
Molecular Weight	293.94 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2,5-dibromobenzoic Acid; 2,5-Dibromo-p-toluic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,5-dibromo-4-methyl-; 2,5-Dibromo-4-methylbenzoic acid; 20871-01-6; NSC 404083; 4-Methyl-2,5-dibromo-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,5-Dibromo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and comprehensive analytical testing is performed to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity for your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, handle with appropriate personal protective equipment.

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

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