Description

(2-Bromo-6-Nitro-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid is a specialized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and nitro substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and bromo functional groups contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing complex azo dyes and other colorants requiring nitro-aromatic backbones.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in cross-coupling reactions and other transition metal-catalyzed processes.
• Ligand Synthesis: Building block for creating novel chelating ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Bromo-6-Nitro-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	37777-74-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO4
Molecular Weight	260.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromo-6-nitrophenyl)acetic acid; (2-Bromo-6-nitrophenyl)acetic acid; NSC 405124; o-Bromo-o'-nitrophenylacetic acid; 2-Bromo-6-nitrobenzeneacetic acid; α-(2-Bromo-6-nitrophenyl)acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Bromo-6-Nitro-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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