Description

5-Bromo-2-Nitrophenylacetic Acid is a versatile aromatic building block characterized by its bromo and nitro substituents on the phenyl ring, which confer high reactivity for further functionalization. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing heterocyclic compounds and fine chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated nitroaromatic structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing complex azo dyes and colorants due to its nitro group.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to create diverse chemical libraries for screening.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Nitrophenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	124840-61-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO4
Molecular Weight	260.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(5-Bromo-2-nitrophenyl)acetic Acid; (5-Bromo-2-nitrophenyl)acetic Acid; 5-Bromo-2-nitrobenzeneacetic Acid; 5-Bromo-2-nitrophenylacetic Acid; 124840-61-5; 5-Br-2-NO2-PAA; BNPA; α-(5-Bromo-2-nitrophenyl)acetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Nitrophenylacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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