Description

Tribromoacetic Acid is a halogenated organic acid known for its strong acidity and utility as a versatile brominating agent and synthetic intermediate. This compound is particularly valued in advanced organic synthesis for introducing bromine atoms into target molecules, enabling the creation of complex chemical architectures. It serves as a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds or perform specific functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a potent brominating and carboxylating agent in various organic reactions, including esterifications and halogenations.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic pathways and material science.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of brominated dyes and specialty colorants.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like flame retardancy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tribromoacetic Acid
CAS No.	75-96-7
Molecular Formula	C2HBr3O2
Molecular Weight	296.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Tribromoethanoic Acid; Acetic Acid, Tribromo-; TBAA; Perbromoacetic Acid; 2,2,2-Tribromoacetic Acid; Tribromoessigsäure (German); Acide tribromoacétique (French)
EINECS	200-919-9

Quality Control

Our Tribromoacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with agreed-upon standards. Our quality commitment ensures reliability for your critical synthesis and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and strong acid nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and separated from bases and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	128 - 132 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.