Description

4-Bromo-2-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 4-bromo-2-nitrobenzoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the construction of complex chemical architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a halogenated nitrobenzene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromo and nitro groups contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and polymers with specific electronic or photophysical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Research and Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	112734-21-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrClNO3
Molecular Weight	264.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-bromobenzoyl chloride; 4-Bromo-2-nitrobenzoic acid chloride; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2-nitro-, chloride; 4-Bromo-o-nitrobenzoyl chloride; 4-Bromo-2-nitrobenzoylchloride; 112734-21-1; 4-Br-2-NO2-BzCl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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