Description

3-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, offering reactive sites for both electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom chemical synthesis and scale-up projects.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in medicinal chemistry and organic chemistry research for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	42860-02-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrClO2
Molecular Weight	235.46 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-3-bromobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-5-chloro-; 3-Bromo-5-chlorobenzoic acid; 3-Br-5-Cl-C6H3-COOH; 42860-02-6; 3-Bromo-5-chloro-benzoic acid; 3-Bromo-5-chlorobenzenecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Chlorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended long-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	205 - 210 °C
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.