2-Bromo-5-fluorobenzoic acid, CAS No. 394-28-5

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394-28-5

Catalog No. EBD13708

CAS 394-28-5

Name 2-Bromo-5-fluorobenzoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-Bromo-5-FluorobenzoicAcid 2-Bromo-5-fluorobenzoicacid,98% RARECHEMALBO0747 BUTTPARK19\01-66 2-Bromo-5-Fluorobenzoic 2-Bromo-5-fluorobenzoicacid98% 2-bromo-5-fluorobenzoate 1,3-Dinitro-2-chloro-5-trifluoromethylbenzene 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene 2-Chloro-1,3-dinitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-benzene

Molecular Formula: C7H4BrFO2

Molecular Weight: 219.01

MDL Number: MFCD00142874

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds

Product Description:

2-Bromo-5-fluorobenzoic acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a versatile organic building block. It features both bromine and fluorine substituents on the aromatic ring, which are valuable functional groups for further chemical transformations, particularly in cross-coupling reactions. This compound is primarily utilized as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical research and development. Its structure makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex molecules, especially those containing a substituted benzoic acid core. The presence of halogen atoms allows for precise structural modifications, facilitating the creation of drug candidates with targeted properties. As a bifunctional synthon, it finds application in material science and agrochemical research as well. It is commercially available from chemical suppliers specializing in fine chemicals and advanced intermediates for synthesis.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 154-157 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 291.1 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 129.8 °C

Density: 1.789 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to light yellow crystal powder