Description

2-Bromo-6-Nitrophenol is a halogenated nitrophenol derivative, a versatile organic intermediate prized for its unique reactivity profile. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is a critical building block for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce bromo and nitro functional groups into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromo-nitrophenol structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes, pigments, and colorants for industrial applications.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers requiring functionalized phenolic units.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and other transformations in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Used to create specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Nitrophenol
CAS No.	13073-25-1
Molecular Formula	C6H4BrNO3
Molecular Weight	218.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-nitrophenol; 6-Nitro-2-bromophenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-6-nitro-; o-Bromo-6-nitrophenol; 2-Bromo-6-hydroxy-1-nitrobenzene; 1-Bromo-2-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzene; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Nitrophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.