Description

2-Bromo-5-Methyl-3-Nitroaniline is a versatile halogenated nitroaniline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring bromine and nitro substituents on an aniline core, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromine and nitro groups contribute to biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a foundational component for producing azo dyes and complex organic pigments, imparting color fastness and specific hue properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive materials due to its electron-withdrawing substituents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Buchwald-Hartwig amination, Suzuki coupling) for constructing biaryl and complex amine structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies in heterocyclic chemistry and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Methyl-3-Nitroaniline
CAS No.	102169-98-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	231.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2-bromo-5-methylaniline; 2-Bromo-5-methyl-3-nitrobenzenamine; 1-Amino-2-bromo-5-methyl-3-nitrobenzene; Benzenamine, 2-bromo-5-methyl-3-nitro-; 5-Methyl-2-bromo-3-nitroaniline; 2-Bromo-3-nitro-5-methylaniline; 2-Bromo-5-methyl-m-nitroaniline; 2-Bromo-5-methyl-3-nitro-phenylamine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Methyl-3-Nitroaniline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. We are committed to supplying material that supports your regulatory and process development needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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