Description

3-Bromo-2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its unique halogen and fluorine substitution pattern. This compound is essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, enabling the fine-tuning of their chemical and physical characteristics. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of advanced intermediates, active ingredients, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated, fluorinated benzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the trifluoromethyl and bromo groups enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorine-containing compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes due to its influence on molecular polarity and stability.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	33564-64-6
Molecular Formula	C7H2BrF3O2
Molecular Weight	260.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-bromobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-2,4,5-trifluoro-; 3-Bromo-2,4,5-trifluorobenzenecarboxylic Acid; 3-Br-2,4,5-F3-C6H-COOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment. We support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including REACH and TSCA.

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 strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and reducing agents.

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%

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