3-Bromo-5-fluorobenzoic acid

• CAT Number: L015353
• CAS Number: 176548-70-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H4BrFO2
• Molecular Weight: 219.01
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3-bromo-5-fluorobenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4BrFO2/c8-5-1-4(7(10)11)2-6(9)3-5/h1-3H,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: KLSLJMGWUPAQGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C=C1F)Br)C(=O)O

3-Bromo-5-fluorobenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by a benzene ring with bromine at the 3-position and fluorine at the 5-position. This compound exhibits unique electronic properties due to the presence of both halogens, which can influence its reactivity in organic reactions. It serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The carboxylic acid functionality allows for various modifications, enabling further exploration of structure-activity relationships in chemical research.