Description

1-Bromo-2-Chloro-4-Methyl-5-Nitro-Benzene is a high-purity halogenated nitrobenzene derivative, a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its precise substitution pattern makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system and anti-infective applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its halogen and nitro groups contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing complex azo dyes and high-performance pigments requiring specific lightfastness and color properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination, enabling the formation of new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in heterocyclic and aromatic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Chloro-4-Methyl-5-Nitro-Benzene
CAS No.	1126367-34-7
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrClNO2
Molecular Weight	250.48 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-Chloro-4-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzene; 5-Nitro-2-Bromo-1-Chloro-4-Methylbenzene; 4-Methyl-5-Nitro-1-Bromo-2-Chlorobenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-chloro-4-methyl-5-nitro-; 2-Chloro-4-methyl-5-nitro-1-bromobenzene; 1-Bromo-2-chloro-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzene (IUPAC); BCMMNB (abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Chloro-4-Methyl-5-Nitro-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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