Description

3-Bromo-4-Iodobenzoic Acid is a high-purity halogenated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile, bifunctional scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for coupling reactions and molecular diversification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting specific receptors or enzymes.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators by introducing halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Material Science: Building block for creating functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Essential substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Ligand Synthesis: Starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Useful for synthesizing probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Iodobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	249647-25-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrIO2
Molecular Weight	326.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-4-iodo-; 4-Iodo-3-bromobenzoic Acid; 3-Bromo-4-iodobenzoic acid; 3-Br-4-I-C6H3-COOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Iodobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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