Description

3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated aromatic carboxylic acid that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, acting as both a sterically hindered aromatic intermediate and a source of a carboxylic acid group for further derivatization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dichloro-substitution pattern imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce aromatic and carboxylic acid functionality into polymer chains, modifying properties like thermal stability and solubility.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A fundamental reagent for constructing complex organic molecules in research and development laboratories.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the production of certain dyes and pigments where halogenated aromatic compounds are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	51-36-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	191.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-DCBA; Benzoic acid, 3,5-dichloro-; 3,5-Dichlorobenzenecarboxylic acid; NSC 2015; 1,3-Dichloro-5-carboxybenzene; 3,5-Dichloro-benzoic acid; 3,5-Dichlorobenzoic acid, 98+%
EINECS	200-084-5

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures reliable performance and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical 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	188°C - 192°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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