Description

1-Bromo-2,5-Dimethyl-4-Nitrobenzene is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and nitro substituents on a dimethylbenzene core, makes it a key building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated aromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitro and bromo groups facilitate further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2,5-Dimethyl-4-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	15540-81-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	230.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1,4-dimethyl-5-nitrobenzene; 4-Nitro-2,5-dimethylbromobenzene; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-nitro-1-bromobenzene; 1-Bromo-2,5-dimethyl-4-nitro-benzene; 15540-81-5; NSC 406903
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2,5-Dimethyl-4-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each 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 every 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.