Description

5-Bromo-2-Chloro-3-Nitrotoluene is a halogenated nitrotoluene derivative that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a multi-functional aromatic scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science industries who require high-purity, reliable building blocks for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing halogenated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the nitrotoluene core is functionalized.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Intermediate: Potential use in creating halogenated aromatic components for advanced display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Chloro-3-Nitrotoluene
CAS No.	1160573-73-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrClNO2
Molecular Weight	250.48 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-chloro-2-methyl-5-nitrobenzene; 2-Chloro-5-bromo-3-nitrotoluene; Toluene, 5-bromo-2-chloro-3-nitro-; 3-Nitro-5-bromo-2-chlorotoluene; 5-Bromo-2-chloro-3-methylnitrobenzene; 2-Methyl-5-bromo-4-chloronitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-2-Chloro-3-Nitrotoluene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards and your specific requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request and are provided with each shipment.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light 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	≤ 20 ppm

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