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5-Bromosalicylic acid

technical grade, 90%

• Synonym(s): 5-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
• Linear Formula: BrC₆H₃-2-(OH)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 89-55-4
• Molecular Weight: 217.02
• EC Number: 201-917-0
• MDL number: MFCD00002455
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24869910
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• grade: technical grade
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 90%
• form: solid
• mp: 159-162 °C (lit.)
• functional group: bromo; carboxylic acid
• SMILES string: OC(=O)c1cc(Br)ccc1O
• InChI: 1S/C7H5BrO3/c8-4-1-2-6(9)5(3-4)7(10)11/h1-3,9H,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: IEJOONSLOGAXNO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

5-Bromosalicylic acid is a salicylic acid derivative. Its bonding to viscose fabric can impart antibacterial properties to the fabric. It has been identified as one of the brominated disinfection byproduct (Br-DBP) formed during the chlorination of saline sewage effluents.

Application

5-Bromosalicylic acid may be employed as a starting reagent for the synthesis of honokiol, a biphenyl-type neolignan.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves