Description

2-Bromo-2-Nitroethanol is a versatile brominated nitro compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both bromo and nitro groups, makes it a valuable electrophile and building block for constructing complex molecules. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a versatile reagent for constructing heterocyclic compounds and other complex organic structures.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for specialized material properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in the production of resins and coatings due to its reactive bromo functionality.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in linking molecules for diagnostic or therapeutic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-2-Nitroethanol
CAS No.	5437-60-5
Molecular Formula	C₂H₄BrNO₃
Molecular Weight	169.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-nitro-1-ethanol; 2-Nitro-2-bromoethanol; β-Bromo-β-nitroethanol; 1-Bromo-1-nitro-2-hydroxyethane; BNEO; NSC 401119; EINECS 226-609-0
EINECS	226-609-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-2-Nitroethanol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL

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