1666-28-0 | 4-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1g	98%	in stock	$10.00	$7.00
5g	98%	in stock	$12.00	$8.00
10g	98%	in stock	$15.00	$10.00
25g	98%	in stock	$30.00	$21.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA89028
• Chemical Name: 4-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
• CAS Number: 1666-28-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H5BrO3
• Molecular Weight: 217.0168
• MDL Number: MFCD06797970
• SMILES: Brc1ccc(c(c1)O)C(=O)O
• NSC Number: 109120

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 160
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 11
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
• Rotatable Bond Count: 1
• XLogP3: 3.2

Upstream Synthesis Route

4-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, also known as bromosalicylic acid, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. One key application of this compound is in the preparation of various organic molecules through esterification reactions. By reacting 4-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid with alcohols in the presence of acidic catalysts, ester derivatives can be synthesized. These ester derivatives find use in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and the fragrance industry. Additionally, 4-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid can also be utilized in the synthesis of biologically active compounds such as salicylates, which have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Its incorporation into drug molecules enhances their stability and potency, making it a valuable precursor in medicinal chemistry.