Description

3-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid 97 is a high-purity, versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its bromo and nitro substituents, which enable selective functionalization for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific receptors or enzymes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro and bromo groups facilitate further chemical modifications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Building block for creating functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials with tailored properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex azo dyes and other colored compounds for industrial applications.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and carboxyl group transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid 97
CAS No.	101420-81-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrNO4
Molecular Weight	246.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-4-nitro-; 4-Nitro-3-bromobenzoic acid; 2-Bromo-4-carboxynitrobenzene; NSC 406122; 3-Br-4-NO2-BA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid 97 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request, providing full traceability and compliance assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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