Description

1,2-Dibromo-3-Nitrobenzene 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, where the strategic placement of bromine and nitro groups allows for selective functionalization. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists, as well as process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dibromo-nitrobenzene structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atoms make it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations.
• Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution: The nitro group activates the ring for substitution reactions, enabling further chemical diversification.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dibromo-3-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	26429-41-4
Molecular Formula	C6H3Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	280.90 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-1,2-dibromobenzene; 1,2-Dibromo-3-nitrobenzene; 2,3-Dibromonitrobenzene; NSC 404083; Benzene, 1,2-dibromo-3-nitro-; o-Dibromonitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dibromo-3-Nitrobenzene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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