Description

3-Bromo-5-Nitroanisole is a versatile halogenated nitroanisole derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a strategically functionalized aromatic scaffold for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring bromo and nitro substituents for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its aromatic structure acts as a core component.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of complex organic dyes, pigments, and colorants due to its nitro and methoxy groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals, polymers, and organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals and specialty fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Nitroanisole
CAS No.	16618-67-0
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	232.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene; 3-Bromo-5-nitro-1-methoxybenzene; 5-Bromo-3-nitroanisole; Benzene, 1-bromo-3-methoxy-5-nitro-; Anisole, 3-bromo-5-nitro-; 3-Methoxy-5-nitro bromobenzene; 3-Br-5-NO2-anisole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Nitroanisole is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against stringent internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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