Description

2,6-Dibromoterephthalic Acid is a high-purity brominated aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual bromine substituents, which provide reactive handles for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it indispensable for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create sophisticated chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Monomer for the production of high-performance polymers, such as polyamides and polyesters, with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Materials: Core structure in the design of brominated aromatic components for electronic and photonic materials.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Intermediate in the synthesis of charge-transport or emissive layers for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Essential substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form complex biaryl structures.
• Research & Development: Versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromoterephthalic Acid
CAS No.	22191-58-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4Br2O4
Molecular Weight	323.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dibromo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic Acid; Terephthalic Acid, 2,6-Dibromo-; 2,6-Dibromobenzene-1,4-dicarboxylic Acid; 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, 2,6-Dibromo-; DBTA; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dibromoterephthalic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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