Description

2-Bromo-6-Nitro-4-Trifluoromethyltoluene is a high-value halogenated nitroaromatic compound featuring a trifluoromethyl group, making it a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure provides a reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active ingredients, specialty dyes, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring halogenated aromatic cores for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the stability and reactivity of the trifluoromethyl and nitro groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its electron-withdrawing substituents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of complex, high-performance dyes and pigments where bromo and nitro groups facilitate chromophore formation.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create biaryl structures common in many advanced chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Nitro-4-Trifluoromethyltoluene
CAS No.	239079-89-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrF3NO2
Molecular Weight	284.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-methyl-5-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2-Bromo-6-nitro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-xylene; 2-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-6-nitrotoluene; 2-Bromo-6-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)toluene; Benzene, 1-bromo-3-methyl-5-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 4-Methyl-3-bromo-5-nitrobenzotrifluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Nitro-4-Trifluoromethyltoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.