Description

3-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated nitrobenzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromo and nitro groups can be further functionalized.
• 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 synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers where its aromatic core and functional groups modify material properties.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and carboxyl group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	6307-83-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrNO4
Molecular Weight	246.02 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-bromobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-5-nitro-; 3-Bromo-5-nitro-benzoic acid; 3-Bromo-5-nitrobenzoic acid; 6307-83-1; NSC 403107; AI3-24135; BRN 2118432; EINECS 228-607-4
EINECS	228-607-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	215 - 220 °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.