Description

3,6-Dibromo-1,2,4,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of bromine atoms and carboxylic acid groups, enabling precise functionalization for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require a reliable, high-quality intermediate for developing new active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly for creating novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific bromine-substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromine atoms contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing polydentate ligands used in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers, such as polyimides and polyamides, with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a precursor for electron-deficient units in organic semiconductors and non-fullerene acceptors for photovoltaic applications.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Utilized as a versatile linker molecule to construct porous MOFs with tailored pore sizes and functionalities for gas storage or separation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Dibromo-1,2,4,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	41819-13-0
Molecular Formula	C10H2Br2O8
Molecular Weight	409.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid, 3,6-Dibromo-; 3,6-Dibromobenzene-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic Acid; 3,6-Dibromopyromellitic Acid; Dibromopyromellitic Acid; Pyromellitic Acid, 3,6-Dibromo-; 3,6-Dibromo-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxybenzene; 3,6-Dibromobenzene-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic Acid Dianhydride (precursor form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,6-Dibromo-1,2,4,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available for all shipments, providing full traceability and compliance assurance for your quality protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

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

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