Description

2-Bromo-4-Methyl-6-Nitrophenol is a halogenated nitrophenol derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring bromine and nitro substituents on a phenolic ring, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of specialized dyes, pigments, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research chemists and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors who require high-purity building blocks for multi-step synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated phenolic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the nitrophenol moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging its bromo and nitro functional groups for color development and stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for coupling reactions, functional group transformations, and the construction of heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methyl-6-Nitrophenol
CAS No.	20039-91-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	232.03 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-2-bromo-p-cresol; 2-Bromo-6-nitro-4-methylphenol; 4-Methyl-2-bromo-6-nitrophenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-4-methyl-6-nitro-; p-Cresol, 2-bromo-6-nitro-; NSC 403107; 2-Bromo-4-methyl-6-nitro-1-hydroxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4-Methyl-6-Nitrophenol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support 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, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in a dark cabinet.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to 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.