Description

2-Bromo-4-Chlorobenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, providing reactive sites for both electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution, which enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing new active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the halogen atoms can be further modified to tune biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a starting material for creating complex aromatic structures used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties like solubility, thermal stability, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Serves as a versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and as a ligand precursor in catalyst design.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of specialized dyes and pigments, where the bromo and chloro substituents influence color and fastness properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Chlorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	936-08-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrClO2
Molecular Weight	235.46 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2-bromobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4-chloro-; 2-Bromo-4-chlorobenzoic acid; 936-08-3; 4-Chloro-2-bromobenzoic acid; NSC 403119; 2-Bromo-4-chloro-benzoic acid; BRN 2049245
EINECS	213-324-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Chlorobenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

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 strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. The product is considered stable under these recommended conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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