Description

2,4-Dibromobenzoic Acid CAS NO 611-00-7 is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine atoms on the aromatic ring, which facilitates selective coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing new active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dibromo-substituted ring provides specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Monomer: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the creation of high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki, Heck, and other cross-coupling reactions to introduce functionalized benzoic acid groups into complex molecules.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	611-00-7
Molecular Formula	C7H4Br2O2
Molecular Weight	279.91 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dibromobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,4-dibromo-; 2,4-Dibromobenzenecarboxylic acid; NSC 404083; 2,4-Dibromo-benzoic acid; 2,4-Dibromobenzoesäure (German); Acide 2,4-dibromobenzoïque (French)
EINECS	210-244-6

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	218°C - 222°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.