Description

2-Bromobenzamide is a versatile halogenated aromatic amide serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a reactive bromine substituent and a functionalizable amide group, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value compounds. This building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a brominated phenyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in constructing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromobenzamide structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing enzyme inhibitors or molecular probes for biological target identification.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromobenzamide
CAS No.	4001-73-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	200.04 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Bromobenzamide; 2-Bromo-benzamide; Benzamide, 2-bromo-; NSC 404083; AI3-00632; BRN 2211543; CCRIS 7065; o-Bromobenzoic acid amide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromobenzamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	156°C - 160°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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