Description

1-Bromo-2-Methyl-3,5-Dinitrobenzene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated nitroaromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where its bromo and nitro groups enable further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments due to its nitroaromatic structure.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transfer complexes and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Buchwald-Hartwig) for creating biaryl and other complex structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Methyl-3,5-Dinitrobenzene
CAS No.	18242-38-1
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrN2O4
Molecular Weight	261.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-methyl-1,3-dinitrobenzene; 3,5-Dinitro-2-bromotoluene; 2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobromobenzene; 1-Bromo-2-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-methyl-3,5-dinitro-; Toluene, 2-bromo-3,5-dinitro-; Bromodinitrotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Methyl-3,5-Dinitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, to meet the stringent requirements of our customers in regulated industries. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

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 amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.