Description

5-Bromo-2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid is a halogenated phenolic acid derivative that serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and hydroxyl substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for molecules requiring brominated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, dyes, and advanced polymeric materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for tagging and modifying biomolecules in biochemical research and diagnostic assay development.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	7355-22-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrO4
Molecular Weight	233.02 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid; 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-bromobenzoic acid; 5-Bromogentisic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-bromo-2,4-dihydroxy-; 5-Bromo-2,4-DHBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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