
Catalog Number	AR00EBY0
Chemical Name	5-BROMO-2-MERCAPTOBENZOIC ACID
CAS Number	61954-80-1
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrO2S
Molecular Weight	233.0824
MDL Number	MFCD07368339
SMILES	Brc1ccc(c(c1)C(=O)O)S

5-Bromo-2-mercaptobenzoic acid, also known as $name$, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. This compound plays a crucial role as a building block in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Due to its unique structure and reactivity, 5-Bromo-2-mercaptobenzoic acid serves as a key intermediate in the production of complex organic molecules. Its thiol functional group enables it to participate in a variety of important reactions such as nucleophilic substitution, oxidation, and metal complexation. These characteristics make it a valuable tool for chemists working in drug discovery, materials science, and organic synthesis. In addition, 5-Bromo-2-mercaptobenzoic acid is also utilized in academic research labs for studying reaction mechanisms and developing novel synthetic methodologies. Its presence in the toolkit of synthetic chemists highlights its significance as a versatile and indispensable chemical reagent.