Description

2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane CAS NO 5447-97-2 is a versatile halogenated nitroalkane intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and nitro functional groups on the same tertiary carbon, makes it a valuable building block for the preparation of more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and as a source of the 2-nitropropyl group.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new reaction pathways and compound libraries.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Can be utilized to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for specialized material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane
CAS No.	5447-97-2
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆BrNO₂
Molecular Weight	167.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-nitropropane; 2-Nitro-2-bromopropane; Bromonitropropane; β-Bromo-β-nitropropane; NSC 60545; 1-Bromo-1-nitroethane, dimethyl-; (2-Bromo-2-nitro)propane
EINECS	226-663-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (20°C)	1.50 - 1.60 g/mL

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