Description

2-Bromo-5-(Bromomethyl)Benzoic Acid (Wxc01974) is a high-purity, multi-functional brominated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a bromomethyl group on a benzoic acid core, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring specific halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atoms serve as handles for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored electronic or optical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) due to its reactive bromine sites.
• Derivatization Studies: The carboxylic acid and bromomethyl groups allow for easy conversion to esters, amides, or other functionalized derivatives for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-(Bromomethyl)Benzoic Acid (Wxc01974)
CAS No.	258861-91-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2O2
Molecular Weight	293.94 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Bromomethyl)-2-bromobenzoic acid; 2-Bromo-5-bromomethylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-5-(bromomethyl)-; WXC-01974; Wxc01974; 258861-91-5; 2-Br-5-BrCH2-BzOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-5-(Bromomethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation.

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.