Description

1,3-Bis(Bromomethyl)-5-Nitrobenzene is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic compound, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of two bromomethyl groups and a nitro substituent, which allow for sequential and selective functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise intermediates for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring functionalized aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and bromomethyl groups enable further derivatization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic frameworks, dendrimers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags due to its reactive handles for bioconjugation.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(Bromomethyl)-5-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	51760-20-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	308.96 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1,3-bis(bromomethyl)benzene; 1,3-Dibromomethyl-5-nitrobenzene; 3,5-Bis(bromomethyl)nitrobenzene; α,α'-Dibromo-5-nitro-m-xylene; NSC 404083; 5-Nitro-m-xylylene dibromide; 1,3-Bis(bromomethyl)-5-nitro-benzene
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(Bromomethyl)-5-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108°C - 112°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.