Description

3,5-Dibromobenzoic Acid (CAS NO 618-58-6) is a high-purity halogenated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, valued for its versatility as a key synthetic building block. Its primary commercial significance lies in its role as a crucial intermediate for constructing more complex molecules in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise bromine substitution patterns are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific bromine-substituted aromatic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic compounds for electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of brominated organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dibromobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	618-58-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4Br2O2
Molecular Weight	279.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3,5-dibromo-; 3,5-Dibromobenzenecarboxylic acid; NSC 404087; 3,5-Dibromo-benzoic acid; AI3-52295; 3,5-Dibromobenzoic acid; 3,5-Dibromobenzoic Acid (6CI,7CI,8CI); CCRIS 9351; HSDB 8198
EINECS	210-560-6

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dibromobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to relevant industry standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements for research or cGMP manufacturing.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing 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%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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