Description

1-(1-Bromoethyl)-3-Nitrobenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic nitro compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive benzylic bromide and an electron-withdrawing nitro group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a substituted phenethylamine or benzylamine scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitro and bromo groups allow for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Bromoethyl)-3-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	29067-55-8
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	230.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1-Bromoethyl)-3-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-α-methylbenzyl bromide; (1-Bromoethyl)-3-nitrobenzene; 1-Bromo-1-(3-nitrophenyl)ethane; m-Nitro-α-methylbenzyl bromide; 3-Nitro-α-bromoethylbenzene; 1-(3-Nitrophenyl)ethyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Bromoethyl)-3-Nitrobenzene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity while monitoring key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the light-sensitive nature of the compound, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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