5-Bromo-2-Chloro Benzoic Acid

Description :

.5-Bromo-2-chlorobenzoic acid is used as a starting material in the synthesis of Dapagliflozin (D185370), a selective sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor that reduces renal glucose reabsorption and is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes.

• Chemical Formula: C7H4BrClO2
• Molecular Weight: 219.47 g/mol
• IUPAC Name: 5-Bromo-2-chlorobenzoic acid
• Appearance: Typically a white to light yellow solid.
• Solubility: It is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, methanol, and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) but has low solubility in water.
• 5-Bromo-2-chlorobenzoic acid is a useful organic compound with applications in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, material science, and analytical chemistry. Its halogenated structure makes it a valuable intermediate for further chemical reactions and studies. Proper safety measures should be observed when handling this compound to ensure safe and effective use in various applications.