Description

Ethyl 2-Bromo-3-Nitrobenzoate is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, specifically an ortho-substituted benzoate ester derivative. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromo and nitro functional groups, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical researchers, and material scientists engaged in constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoate scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromo and nitro groups enable further functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution, facilitating the construction of complex aromatic systems.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and other colored compounds.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological studies and as a standard in analytical chemistry for teaching and research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Bromo-3-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	31706-23-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO4
Molecular Weight	274.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3-nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-3-nitro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-bromo-3-nitrobenzoate; Ethyl o-bromo-m-nitrobenzoate; 3-Nitro-2-bromobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Bromo-3-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

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 and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.