Description

4-Bromo-5-Methyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with bromo- and nitro-substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The carboxylic acid, bromo, and nitro functional groups offer multiple sites for further derivatization (e.g., amidation, esterification, nucleophilic substitution, reduction).
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor for the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex nitro- and bromo-substituted colorants.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological studies and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-5-Methyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1708958-91-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO4
Molecular Weight	260.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-bromo-5-methylbenzoic acid; 4-Bromo-5-methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-5-methyl-2-nitro-; 5-Methyl-4-bromo-2-nitrobenzoic acid; 4-Bromo-5-methyl-2-nitro-benzoic acid; 1708958-91-1 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-5-Methyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every 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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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