Description

2-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and nitro substituents, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high precision. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactivity for creating targeted bioactive molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex azo dyes and other colorants with specific light-fastness and hue properties.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Utilized in the creation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in material science.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination for carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Academic and R&D: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	5274-71-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrNO3
Molecular Weight	230.02 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-bromobenzaldehyde; 2-Bromo-4-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Bromo-4-nitro-benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-bromo-4-nitro-; o-Bromo-p-nitrobenzaldehyde; NSC 403119; 2-Bromo-4-nitrobenzaldehyde (6CI,7CI,8CI)
EINECS	226-092-2

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for reliable supply to regulated industries.

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). This product is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°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.