Description

3-Bromo-2-Formyl-Benzoic Acid is a versatile and high-purity aromatic building block characterized by its distinct bromo and formyl functional groups. This compound is critical for facilitating complex organic synthesis, enabling the development of novel molecular architectures in advanced research and manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical innovators, and specialty chemical manufacturers for constructing active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting specific receptors or requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromine atom aids in bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers requiring functionalized benzoic acid derivatives.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: An essential building block for custom chemical synthesis services catering to R&D and pilot-scale production.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and functional group transformation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Formyl-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	503821-93-0
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrO3
Molecular Weight	229.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-3-bromobenzoic acid; 3-Bromo-2-formylbenzoic acid; 3-Bromosalicylaldehyde-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-3-bromobenzaldehyde; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-2-formyl-; 3-Bromo-2-carboxybenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-2-Formyl-Benzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, NMR, and other relevant methods is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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