Description

3-Acetyl-5-Bromo-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring acetyl, bromo, and hydroxy functional groups, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile building block for further functionalization via reactions at the carboxylic acid, ketone, and phenolic hydroxyl groups.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing complex organic dyes and pigments, leveraging the bromo substituent for color tuning and stability.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, cross-coupling reactions, and heterocycle formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetyl-5-Bromo-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	71407-98-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrO4
Molecular Weight	259.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-4-hydroxy-3-acetylbenzoic acid; 4-Hydroxy-3-acetyl-5-bromobenzoic acid; 3-Acetyl-5-bromo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-acetyl-5-bromo-4-hydroxy-; 5-Bromo-3-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid; 3-Acetyl-5-bromo-4-hydroxy-benzoic acid; 71407-98-2 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Acetyl-5-Bromo-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry for comprehensive characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong 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.