Description

4-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)-1-Nitrobenzene is a versatile halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine substituents and a nitro group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science: Building block for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Research & Development: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)-1-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	35287-42-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	294.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Nitro-4-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzene; 2-Bromomethyl-4-bromo-1-nitrobenzene; 4-Bromo-2-bromomethylnitrobenzene; 2,4-Dibromomethylnitrobenzene; (4-Bromo-2-nitrophenyl)bromomethane; NSC 403079; Benzene, 4-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-1-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)-1-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

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
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.