Description

2-Bromo-1,3-Dinitrobenzene is a versatile halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable and consistent raw materials for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the nitro and bromo groups enable specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the production of complex organic dyes, pigments, and colorants.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating biaryl structures.
• Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution: The electron-deficient aromatic ring is reactive in substitution reactions, useful for introducing various functional groups.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploratory synthesis.
• Explosives Research: Functions as a model compound in the study of nitroaromatic chemistry and energetic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1,3-Dinitrobenzene
CAS No.	4185-79-9
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrN2O4
Molecular Weight	247.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,4-dinitrobenzene; 2,4-Dinitrobromobenzene; 2,4-Dinitro-1-bromobenzene; 2-Bromo-1,3-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2,4-dinitro-; BRN 1910331; NSC 403697
EINECS	224-058-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1,3-Dinitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we support our clients' regulatory needs for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	72°C - 76°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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