Description

3-Bromo-5-Chloro-2-Hydroxycinnamic Acid is a halogenated cinnamic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical building block for the development of novel pharmaceutical compounds and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific halogenated motifs into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring bromo- and chloro-substituted aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) components and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and inhibitors for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Chloro-2-Hydroxycinnamic Acid
CAS No.	773129-02-5
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrClO3
Molecular Weight	277.50 g/mol
Synonyms	(2E)-3-(3-Bromo-5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)acrylic acid; 3-Bromo-5-chloro-2-hydroxycinnamate; 2-Hydroxy-3-bromo-5-chlorocinnamic acid; (E)-3-(3-Bromo-5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid; 3-Br-5-Cl-2-OH-Cinnamic Acid; BCHCA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Chloro-2-Hydroxycinnamic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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