Description

1-(2-Bromoethyl)-3-Nitrobenzene is a versatile aromatic building block characterized by its reactive bromoethyl and nitro functional groups. This compound is crucial for the synthesis of more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring functionalized phenethylamine or benzylamine scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and dyes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the 2-bromoethylnitrobenzene moiety.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromoethyl)-3-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	16799-04-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	230.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Nitrophenyl)ethyl bromide; 3-Nitrobenzyl bromide, ω-bromo-; 2-Bromo-1-(3-nitrophenyl)ethane; 3-Nitrophenethyl bromide; (3-Nitrophenyl)ethyl bromide; 1-Bromo-2-(3-nitrophenyl)ethane; β-Bromo-3-nitrophenylethane; m-Nitrophenethyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Bromoethyl)-3-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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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, and well-ventilated place 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	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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