Description

2,5-Dibromonitrobenzene is a versatile halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine substituents and a nitro group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients, functional materials, and complex ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromine atoms facilitate further functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to create complex organic architectures.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to its nitro-aromatic structure.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D settings for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromonitrobenzene
CAS No.	3460-18-2
Molecular Formula	C6H3Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	280.90 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dibromo-2-nitrobenzene; 2-Nitro-1,4-dibromobenzene; 2,5-Dibromo-1-nitrobenzene; NSC 404082; Nitrobenzene, 2,5-dibromo-; Dibromonitrobenzene (mixed isomers); 2,5-DBNB
EINECS	222-400-4

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromonitrobenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for critical synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	84 - 88 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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