3-Bromo-5-iodobenzoic Acid

• CAT Number: R035222
• CAS Number: 188815-32-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H4BrIO2
• Molecular Weight: 326.92
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Bromo-5-iodo-benzoic Acid; 5-Iodo-3-bromobenzoic Acid
• Storage: Room temperature
• IUPAC Name: 3-bromo-5-iodobenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4BrIO2/c8-5-1-4(7(10)11)2-6(9)3-5/h1-3H,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: MKJBJYCBKXPQSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C=C1Br)I)C(=O)O

3-Bromo-5-iodobenzoic acid (Cat No.: R035222) is a halogenated aromatic compound featuring both bromine and iodine atoms on a benzoic acid core. This dual-halogen substitution makes it highly valuable in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Heck reactions, enabling the construction of diverse biaryl or heterocyclic structures. Its carboxylic acid group allows further functionalization or anchoring to various molecular frameworks. Commonly used in medicinal chemistry and materials science, it serves as a versatile intermediate for complex molecule synthesis. For research use only.