Description

2-Bromo-4-(Methylsulfonyl)-6-Nitrophenol is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a unique combination of bromo, methylsulfonyl, and nitro functional groups on a phenolic core. This compound matters as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules for high-value applications. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its reactive halogen and electron-withdrawing groups.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of advanced polymers and specialty materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of specialized colorants and photographic chemicals due to its nitrophenol structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-(Methylsulfonyl)-6-Nitrophenol
CAS No.	20951-41-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO5S
Molecular Weight	296.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-(methylsulfonyl)-6-nitrophenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-4-(methylsulfonyl)-6-nitro-; 6-Nitro-2-bromo-4-(methylsulfonyl)phenol; 4-Methylsulfonyl-2-bromo-6-nitrophenol; 2-Bromo-6-nitro-4-methylsulfonylphenol; 20951-41-1; BMSNP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-(Methylsulfonyl)-6-Nitrophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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