Description

2-(2-Bromophenoxy)-4-Methyl-1-Nitrobenzene is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a bromophenoxy and a nitro-substituted aromatic ring system. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring a halogenated diaryl ether scaffold.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or pesticides where the nitro and bromo functional groups are essential for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or building block for synthesizing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions due to its reactive bromine and nitro groups.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Bromophenoxy)-4-Methyl-1-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	1516187-55-5
Molecular Formula	C13H10BrNO3
Molecular Weight	308.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Nitro-4-methyl-2-(2-bromophenoxy)benzene; 4-Methyl-2-(2-bromophenoxy)-1-nitrobenzene; 2-(2-Bromophenoxy)-4-methylnitrobenzene; 2-Bromophenyl 4-methyl-2-nitrophenyl ether; Benzene, 2-(2-bromophenoxy)-4-methyl-1-nitro-; (2-Bromophenoxy)-4-methyl-1-nitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Every batch is characterized to confirm identity and purity, with strict controls for impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.