Description

5-Bromoacetyl Salicylamide is a specialized brominated aromatic amide derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a salicylamide backbone and a reactive bromoacetyl group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study biological pathways and protein function.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological development and novel compound library generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromoacetyl Salicylamide
CAS No.	73866-23-6
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO3
Molecular Weight	258.07 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Bromoacetyl)-2-hydroxybenzamide; N-(5-Bromoacetyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)formamide; 2-Hydroxy-5-(bromoacetyl)benzamide; Salicylamide, 5-bromoacetyl-; 5-Bromoacetylsalicylamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromoacetyl Salicylamide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable for consistent batch-to-batch quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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