Description

2-Bromo-5-Nitroethoxybenzene is a high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its bromo and nitro functional groups on an ethoxybenzene backbone. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic ether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive sites for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs or conductive polymers, where its electron-withdrawing nitro group is beneficial.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing complex azo dyes and other colored compounds.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CROs and CDMOs for use in client-specific, multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Nitroethoxybenzene
CAS No.	423165-33-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO3
Molecular Weight	246.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-(2-nitroethoxy)benzene; 2-Bromo-1-nitro-4-ethoxybenzene; 5-Nitro-2-bromoethoxybenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-(2-nitroethoxy)-; 1-Bromo-2-(β-nitroethoxy)benzene; 2-(2-Nitroethoxy)bromobenzene; (2-Bromo-5-nitrophenyl) ethyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-5-Nitroethoxybenzene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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