3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is a chemical compound with the formula C7H4Br2O3. It is a monohydroxybenzoic acid, meaning it has a benzoic acid backbone with a hydroxyl (OHcap O cap H) group and two bromine atoms (Brcap B r) attached to it. It is manufactured through the bromination of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid.
| CAS Number | 3337-62-0 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Molecular Weight | 295.91 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 271 – 274 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform and DMSO |
| Storage Conditions |
Store in a dry, cool, and dark place at ambient temperature or under refrigerated conditions (2 – 8 °C), as recommended. |
| Packing |
Powder form: 25 Kg HEDP bag with 2 inner liners (5-layer protected packaging) |
| Synonyms |
Benzoic acid, 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxy-, Bromoxynil acid, Bromoxynilbenzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3,5-dibromobenzoic acid, DiBrHBz |
| Uses |
Used as a versatile chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, including the production of uricosuric agents such as benzbromarone. It is also applied as a biological stain, enzyme inhibitor, and in drug delivery research. Due to its relation to Bromoxynil, it is studied in environmental research as a transformation product. |
