Description

4-Benzyl-3,5-Dibromo-2,6-Dihydroxy-Benzoic Acid is a halogenated dihydroxybenzoic acid derivative, a versatile chemical intermediate prized for its unique substitution pattern. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to serve as a key building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting specific enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for developing specialized polymers with enhanced flame retardancy or thermal stability due to its bromine content.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The benzyl, bromo, and hydroxy functional groups offer multiple sites for selective chemical transformations in complex molecule assembly.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Can be utilized to create labeled compounds or probes for studying biological pathways and mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzyl-3,5-Dibromo-2,6-Dihydroxy-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	97378-06-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₀Br₂O₄
Molecular Weight	426.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dibromo-2,6-dihydroxy-4-(phenylmethyl)benzoic Acid; 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,5-dibromo-4-benzylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(phenylmethyl)-3,5-dibromo-2,6-dihydroxy-; 4-(Phenylmethyl)-3,5-dibromo-2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Benzyl-3,5-Dibromo-2,6-Dihydroxy-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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