Description

2,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid is a versatile chlorinated aromatic carboxylic acid that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its dual functionality, offering both a reactive benzoic acid core and strategically placed chlorine atoms for further substitution. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a dichlorinated benzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chlorinated aromatic structure provides biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for constructing more complex organic molecules, including dyes, pigments, and liquid crystals.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or additive to introduce specific properties into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	50-79-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	191.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-DCBA; Benzoic acid, 2,5-dichloro-; 2,5-Dichlorobenzenecarboxylic acid; NSC 404087; 2,5-Dichloro benzoic acid
EINECS	200-064-6

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	154°C - 158°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.