Description

Benzoic Acid, 2,5-Dibromo-3-Nitro-, Methyl Ester is a specialized halogenated and nitrated aromatic ester, a high-value intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research where precise bromine and nitro group substitution is required. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials. Its defined structure offers a strategic handle for further functionalization and molecular diversification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting specific biological pathways where halogen and nitro groups modulate activity and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its aromatic halogenation pattern can contribute to pesticidal activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials requiring specific electron-withdrawing substituents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile scaffold for further chemical transformations (e.g., reduction of nitro group, cross-coupling reactions of bromine) in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized colorants and pigments where nitro and bromo groups influence color fastness and spectral properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 2,5-Dibromo-3-Nitro-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1215298-17-1
Molecular Formula	C9H7Br2NO4
Molecular Weight	352.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,5-dibromo-3-nitrobenzoate; 2,5-Dibromo-3-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2,5-dibromo-3-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-nitro-2,5-dibromobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 2,5-Dibromo-3-Nitro-, Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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