Description

Ethyl 4-Bromo-3-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity aromatic ester derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromo and nitro functional groups on the benzoate core, enabling precise and versatile chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable building blocks for complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoate scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo-nitro aromatic structure is integral to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and electron-withdrawing properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants, leveraging the nitro group for chromophore development.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, or Buchwald-Hartwig amination.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and novel heterocycle formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Bromo-3-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	168473-87-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO4
Molecular Weight	274.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-bromo-3-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-3-nitro-, ethyl ester; 3-Nitro-4-bromobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl p-bromo-m-nitrobenzoate; 168473-87-8; Ethyl 4-bromo-3-nitrobenzenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Bromo-3-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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