Description

2,3-Dibromoterephthalic Acid is a high-purity, halogenated aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic placement of bromine atoms on the phthalic acid backbone, which enables selective functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in drug discovery programs targeting complex molecular scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromine atoms facilitate further coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart flame retardancy, alter thermal properties, or introduce reactive sites for cross-linking in high-performance resins.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A potential monomer or dopant in the research and development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dibromoterephthalic Acid
CAS No.	22191-57-7
Molecular Formula	C8H4Br2O4
Molecular Weight	323.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dibromobenzene-1,4-dicarboxylic Acid; Terephthalic Acid, 2,3-Dibromo-; 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, 2,3-Dibromo-; 2,3-Dibromo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic Acid; NSC 403107; 2,3-Dibromoterephthalicacid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dibromoterephthalic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards through rigorous in-process and final release testing, which includes identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
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.