Description

1-Bromo-2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzene is a high-purity halogenated nitroaromatic compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a multi-functional scaffold for constructing complex molecules, where the strategically positioned bromo, chloro, and nitro groups enable sequential and selective chemical transformations. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a halogenated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitro and halogen groups contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions to create complex molecular architectures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or monomers for polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	3970-37-4
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrClNO2
Molecular Weight	236.45 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1-bromo-3-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-1-bromo-2-chlorobenzene; 1-Bromo-2-chloro-3-nitro-benzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-chloro-3-nitro-; o-Chloro-m-nitro-bromobenzene; 2-Chloro-3-nitro-bromobenzene; Bromochloronitrobenzene (mixed isomers)
EINECS	223-593-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We are committed to supply chain transparency and traceability to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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