Description

2,5-Dibromobenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine atoms on the aromatic ring, which facilitates selective cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, liquid crystal materials, and complex organic intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring brominated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for brominated mesogens used in display technologies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the synthesis of electron-transport or host materials for optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with specific properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a standard or reagent in method development and chemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	610-71-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4Br2O2
Molecular Weight	279.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 2,5-dibromo-; 2,5-Dibromobenzoic acid; 2,5-Dibromobenzenecarboxylic acid; NSC 404124; 2,5-Dibromobenzoesäure (German); Acide 2,5-dibromobenzoïque (French); 2,5-Dibromo-benzoic acid
EINECS	210-226-3

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromobenzoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for fine chemical and pharmaceutical-grade intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and technical compliance.

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, strong oxidizing agents, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°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.