Description

3-Bromo-2-Methyl-6-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile organic synthesis building block. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug discovery programs targeting complex molecular scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The bromo, nitro, and carboxylic acid functional groups make it a versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and further derivatization.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex azo dyes and other high-performance colorants.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable compound for chemical research in universities and corporate laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Methyl-6-Nitro-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1498300-48-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO4
Molecular Weight	260.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-bromo-6-nitrobenzoic acid; 6-Nitro-3-bromo-2-methylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-2-methyl-6-nitro-; 3-Bromo-2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoic acid; 1498300-48-3; 3-Br-2-Me-6-NO2-BA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-Methyl-6-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, ensure containers are properly sealed and stored separately from incompatible materials.

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.