Description

1-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzene is a versatile halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its bromo and nitro functional groups, which enable selective substitution reactions for building complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable synthesis pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the nitro and bromo groups facilitate further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for electronic chemicals used in display technologies.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring novel reaction pathways and synthesizing specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	586-78-7
Molecular Formula	C6H4BrNO2
Molecular Weight	202.01 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromonitrobenzene; p-Bromonitrobenzene; 4-Nitrobromobenzene; p-Nitrobromobenzene; 1-Bromo-4-nitro-benzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-4-nitro-; NSC 6055
EINECS	209-585-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzene is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC/GC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	124 - 127 °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.