3-Bromo-5-iodobenzoic acid methyl ester

3-Bromo-5-iodobenzoic acid methyl ester is a reactive, insensitive and phosphine-sensitive chemical that can be used as a probe for the detection of azides and anions. This compound has been shown to be damaging to DNA and peptidic bonds in proteins. 3-Bromo-5-iodobenzoic acid methyl ester reacts with anions such as chloride, bromide, iodide, fluoride, nitrate, and thiocyanate. It also reacts with azides such as sodium azide. The reactivity of 3-bromo-5-iodobenzoic acid methyl ester towards halides and polysulfides is not yet known.