Description

Ethyl 5-Bromo-3-Hydroxybenzoate is a high-purity, versatile benzoate ester derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as API synthesis and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing substituted benzoate cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce functional bromo and hydroxy groups into polymer chains for specialty plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and esterification/transesterification processes in fine chemical production.
• Chemical Research Standard: Used as a reference standard or a model compound in analytical method development and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 5-Bromo-3-Hydroxybenzoate
CAS No.	870673-35-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	245.07 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-3-hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-bromo-3-hydroxybenzoate; 3-Hydroxy-5-bromobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Benzoic acid, 5-bromo-3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; 870673-35-1; Ethyl 3-hydroxy-5-bromobenzoate; 5-Bromo-3-hydroxy-benzoic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Bromo-3-Hydroxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.