Description

2-Fluoro-6-Nitrobenzyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive halogenated aromatic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual functionality, where the reactive benzyl bromide moiety serves as an excellent alkylating agent, and the nitro and fluoro substituents provide orthogonal sites for further derivatization. This compound is critically needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that benefit from the stability and bioactivity of the fluoro-nitrobenzyl structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition studies.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged molecules or affinity probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for fine chemical manufacturers offering bespoke synthesis services.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-6-Nitrobenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	1958-93-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrFNO2
Molecular Weight	234.02 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-2-fluoro-3-nitrobenzene; α-Bromo-2-fluoro-6-nitrotoluene; (2-Fluoro-6-nitrophenyl)methyl bromide; 2-Fluoro-6-nitrobenzylbromide; 2-Fluoro-6-nitro-α-bromotoluene; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-fluoro-3-nitro-; 6-Nitro-2-fluorobenzyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-6-Nitrobenzyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for extended storage periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.