Description

n-(2-Bromo-4-Methyl-5-Nitrophenyl)Acetamide is a specialized brominated and nitrated aromatic acetamide derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both bromo and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable electrophilic building block for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and nitro functional groups are integral to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the production of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments due to its nitro-aromatic structure.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) for creating biaryl structures.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic synthesis and for exploring new reaction pathways in university and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(2-Bromo-4-Methyl-5-Nitrophenyl)Acetamide
CAS No.	16503-61-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrN2O3
Molecular Weight	273.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Bromo-4'-methyl-5'-nitroacetanilide; N-Acetyl-2-bromo-4-methyl-5-nitroaniline; Acetamide, N-(2-bromo-4-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)-; 2-Bromo-4-methyl-5-nitroacetanilide; 5-Nitro-2-bromo-4-methylacetanilide; 1-(2-Bromo-4-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)ethanone (common misnomer); N-(2-Bromo-4-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)acetamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-(2-Bromo-4-Methyl-5-Nitrophenyl)Acetamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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