Description

1,3-Dibromo-2,5-Dinitrobenzene is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile and reactive building block, particularly for introducing bromine and nitro functional groups into complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel intermediates, active ingredients, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dibromo-dinitro substitution pattern can confer specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution, enabling the construction of complex, multi-functionalized benzene derivatives.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its electron-withdrawing groups.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial research settings for methodological studies and as a standard in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-2,5-Dinitrobenzene
CAS No.	20024-98-0
Molecular Formula	C6H2Br2N2O4
Molecular Weight	325.90 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dinitro-1,3-dibromobenzene; 1,3-Dibromo-2,5-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 1,3-dibromo-2,5-dinitro-; NSC 403107; 2,5-Dinitro-m-dibromobenzene; m-Dibromo-2,5-dinitrobenzene; 1,3-Dibromo-2,5-dinitro-benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-2,5-Dinitrobenzene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.