Description

4-Bromo-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular structure, which serves as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty dyes, and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated nitroaromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive bromo and nitro groups.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for creating specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments due to its aromatic nitro functionality.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in academic and industrial research for synthesizing novel ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of advanced polymers and specialty materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new organic reactions and methodologies, including nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	577-52-6
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrN2O6
Molecular Weight	291.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitro-4-bromobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-3,5-dinitro-; 4-Bromo-3,5-dinitro-benzoic acid; NSC 404080; 4-Bromo-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid; 4-Brom-3,5-dinitrobenzoesäure (German); Acide 4-bromo-3,5-dinitrobenzoïque (French)
EINECS	209-409-4

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%

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