Description

4-Bromo-3-Nitrobenzyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic building block, essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive benzyl bromide and an electron-withdrawing nitro group adjacent to a bromine, makes it a critical intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor to various functionalized derivatives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel small-molecule drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor for the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of complex ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Nitrobenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	326595-66-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	294.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-bromo-3-nitrobenzene; α,4-Dibromo-3-nitrobenzyl Bromide; 3-Nitro-4-bromobenzyl Bromide; (4-Bromo-3-nitrophenyl)methyl Bromide; 4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzylbromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-bromo-3-nitro-; 4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-Nitrobenzyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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