Description

Ethyl 2-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzoate is a versatile aromatic ester building block characterized by its bromo and nitro functional groups. This compound is of significant value in organic synthesis, serving as a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions and derivatization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoate scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it a suitable substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of complex organic ligands for catalytic systems.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in university and institutional laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	128566-93-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO4
Molecular Weight	274.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4-nitro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-bromo-4-nitrobenzoate; Ethyl o-bromo-p-nitrobenzoate; 4-Nitro-2-bromobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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