3,5-dibromosalicylaldehyde

3,5-dibromosalicylaldehyde

[¦thrē ¦fīv dī¦brō·mō¦sal·ə·səl′al·də‚hīd] (organic chemistry) Br2C6H2(OH)-CHO Pale yellow crystals with a melting point of 86°C; readily soluble in ether, chloroform, benzene, alcohol, and glacial acetic acid; used as an antibacterial agent.