Description

Bis(3,5-Dibromo-4-Hydroxyphenyl)Acetic Acid is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring multiple bromine atoms and phenolic hydroxyl groups, makes it a valuable precursor for creating flame retardants, polymer additives, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the polymer, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors seeking to develop high-performance materials with enhanced properties.

Application

• Flame Retardant Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) for plastics, textiles, and electronic components.
• Polymer Additive Synthesis: Used to manufacture stabilizers and modifiers that improve the thermal and oxidative stability of engineering polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific halogenated architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in creating advanced crop protection agents and herbicides where bromine substitution is required for bioactivity.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring brominated phenolic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(3,5-Dibromo-4-Hydroxyphenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	94159-41-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈Br₄O₄
Molecular Weight	583.84 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Bis(3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid; Acetic acid, 2,2-bis(3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)-; 2,2-Bis(3,5-dibrom-4-hydroxyphenyl)essigsäure (German); 2,2-Bis(3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyphényl)acétique acide (French); BDHA; Tetrabromobisphenol A Acetic Acid Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(3,5-Dibromo-4-Hydroxyphenyl)Acetic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use as a reliable synthetic intermediate.

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, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

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.