Description

2-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity halogenated benzoic acid derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual halogen functionality, which provides distinct reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic electronic materials.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce specific halogenated aromatic groups into polymer chains.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	21739-93-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrClO2
Molecular Weight	235.46 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-bromobenzoic Acid; 2-Bromo-5-chlorobenzenecarboxylic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-5-chloro-; NSC 403119; 2-Br-5-Cl-Ph-COOH; 2-Bromo-5-chloro-benzoesäure (German); Acide 2-bromo-5-chlorobenzoïque (French)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

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 heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	155°C - 160°C
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.