Description

3-Bromo-2-Nitrotoluene is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a versatile and 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 and coupling reactions essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted toluene backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromonitrotoluene structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging its nitro group for chromophore development.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysts, and specialty polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Buchwald-Hartwig amination, Suzuki-Miyaura, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive bromine atom.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Nitrotoluene
CAS No.	52414-97-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-methyl-3-nitrobenzene; 2-Methyl-3-nitro-1-bromobenzene; 3-Bromo-2-nitrotoluene; 2-Nitro-3-bromotoluene; Toluene, 3-bromo-2-nitro-; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-methyl-3-nitro-; 3-Bromo-o-nitrotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-Nitrotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

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 oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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