Description

2,5-Dibromo-3-Nitrotoluene is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine and nitro functional groups, which enable selective substitution reactions and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring brominated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive sites for further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the development of brominated azo dyes and other high-performance colorants.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a starting material for electron-transport or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromo and nitro groups into polymer backbones to alter physical properties like flame retardancy or solubility.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and other organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromo-3-Nitrotoluene
CAS No.	408340-39-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	294.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dibromo-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-2,5-dibromotoluene; Toluene, 2,5-dibromo-3-nitro-; 2,5-Dibromo-3-nitro-1-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-1,4-dibromo-5-nitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromo-3-Nitrotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with all shipments, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber packaging, or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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