Description

3-Bromo-4-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity halogenated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides a versatile chemical handle for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom chemical synthesis services and scale-up processes.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in fundamental research to explore new chemical reactions and synthesize complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	503821-98-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrFO2
Molecular Weight	233.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-bromo-4-fluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-4-fluoro-2-methyl-; 3-Bromo-4-fluoro-o-toluic acid; 4-Fluoro-3-bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid; 503821-98-5; 3-Br-4-F-2-Me-BA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.