Description

2-Bromo-6-Chlorobenzoic Acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional aromatic structure, which allows for selective chemical transformations, making it indispensable for creating complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and chloro substituents influence biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic compounds for electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental substrate for fine chemical manufacturers offering bespoke synthesis services.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis research to explore new reaction pathways and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Chlorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	93224-85-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrClO2
Molecular Weight	235.46 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-2-bromobenzoic Acid; 2-Bromo-6-chlorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-6-chloro-; o-Bromo-o-chlorobenzoic Acid; 2-Bromo-6-chloro-benzoic acid; 93224-85-2; AC1L1UY7; SCHEMBL218064; CTK8C7211
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Chlorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.