Description

2-Bromo-4-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its bromo, methyl, and nitro substituents. This compound is valued for its high reactivity, particularly in electrophilic aromatic substitution and as a precursor for more complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those requiring a functionalized benzaldehyde scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A crucial starting material for creating more elaborate chemical structures via reactions such as condensation, reduction of the nitro group, or further functionalization of the aldehyde.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic ligands, dyes, and photoactive compounds due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and reactive aldehyde functionality.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	159730-72-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	244.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-bromo-4-methylbenzaldehyde; 4-Methyl-5-nitro-2-bromobenzaldehyde; 2-Bromo-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-bromo-4-methyl-5-nitro-; 159730-72-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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