Description

2-Bromo-4,5-Diethoxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for research and development chemists and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its bromo and diethoxy substituents provide specific bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Fine Chemical Production: A versatile starting material for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a functionalized benzoic acid core.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and process development in university laboratories and contract research organizations (CROs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4,5-Diethoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	708285-67-0
Molecular Formula	C11H13BrO4
Molecular Weight	289.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Diethoxy-2-bromobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4,5-diethoxy-; 2-Bromo-4,5-diethoxybenzoic acid; 2-Bromo-4,5-bis(ethoxy)benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4,5-Diethoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring reliability for demanding applications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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