Description

2-Amino-3,5-dibromobenzoyl chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its dual functionality, where the acyl chloride group enables efficient amide or ester bond formation, and the aromatic amine provides a site for further functionalization or coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced intermediates, and specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those containing brominated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the dibromo-aniline moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Peptide Mimetics & Linker Chemistry: The reactive acid chloride group is utilized for coupling with amino acids or other amines to create peptide-like structures or molecular linkers.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialized polyamides, polyimides, or other high-performance polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing brominated azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: The amino group can be modified to create novel chelating ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Amino-3,5-Dibromobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	63498-16-8
Molecular Formula	C7H4Br2ClNO
Molecular Weight	313.38 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dibromo-2-aminobenzoyl chloride; 2-Amino-3,5-dibromobenzoic acid chloride; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-3,5-dibromo-, chloride; 2-Azanyl-3,5-dibromobenzoyl chloride; (2-Amino-3,5-dibromophenyl)carbonyl chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Amino-3,5-dibromobenzoyl chloride adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards where required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, the material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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