5-BROMO-2,3-DIHYDROXY-BENZOIC ACID Chemical Properties

Melting point:

>221°C (dec.)

Boiling point:

394.6±42.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

2.026±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere

solubility 

DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

pka

2.49±0.14(Predicted)

color 

Off-White to Pale Red

Stability:

Hygroscopic

5-BROMO-2,3-DIHYDROXY-BENZOIC ACID Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Pale Yellow Solid

Uses

5-Bromo-2,3-dihydroxy-benzoic acid is used in the preparation of hydroxyalbuterol and bromo-dimethoxyphenyl oxadiazoles with anti-Parkinson’s properties.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 25, p. 721, 1960 DOI: 10.1021/jo01075a011