Description

Benzene, 4-Bromo-2-Ethyl-1-Nitro- is a specialized aromatic nitro compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and consistent raw materials for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a brominated nitrobenzene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its halogen and nitro groups enable further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex organic dyes, pigments, and colorants due to its reactive aromatic structure.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where specific electronic properties are required.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) for creating biaryl and other complex structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Benzene, 4-Bromo-2-Ethyl-1-Nitro-
CAS No.	148582-37-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	230.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-ethylnitrobenzene; 1-Bromo-4-ethyl-3-nitrobenzene; 2-Ethyl-4-bromonitrobenzene; 4-Bromo-2-ethyl-1-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-4-bromoethylbenzene; 4-Bromo-2-ethylnitrobenzene; 2-Ethyl-4-bromonitrobenzene; 1-Nitro-4-bromo-2-ethylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzene, 4-Bromo-2-Ethyl-1-Nitro- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each 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 area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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