Description

3-Bromobenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated aromatic carboxylic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce both a bromine substituent and a carboxylic acid functional group, enabling precise molecular construction and derivatization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a halogenated benzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom facilitates further coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties like solubility, thermal stability, and reactivity.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Useful for creating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, particularly in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	585-76-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrO2
Molecular Weight	201.02 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Bromobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromobenzenecarboxylic acid; meta-Bromobenzoic Acid; NSC 404087; BRN 0970771; UNII-7Q9N7F4K1R
EINECS	209-560-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	155°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.