Description

3-Bromo-5-Methylbenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical and chemical properties.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Useful for preparing ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	58530-13-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid; 5-Methyl-3-bromobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-5-methyl-; m-Bromo-m-toluic acid; 3-Bromo-5-toluic acid; 3-Bromo-5-methyl-benzoic acid; 58530-13-5
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Methylbenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	162 - 166 °C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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