Description

3-Bromo-1,2-Difluoro-4-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzene (Wxfc0859) is a high-purity, multi-functional halogenated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system and anti-infective applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the difluoro and nitro groups contribute to bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a versatile scaffold for designing molecular probes, enzyme inhibitors, and tags for labeling studies.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate for synthesizing complex, high-performance dyes and pigments with specific color fastness and light-absorption properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to form complex biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-1,2-Difluoro-4-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzene (Wxfc0859)
CAS No.	2091666-21-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrF2NO2
Molecular Weight	251.02 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,3-difluoro-5-methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 2,3-Difluoro-5-methyl-4-nitro-1-bromobenzene; Benzene, 3-bromo-1,2-difluoro-4-methyl-5-nitro-; WXFC0859; 2091666-21-4; 3-Bromo-1,2-difluoro-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-1,2-Difluoro-4-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

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 moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.