Description

1-Bromo-2,5-Dimethyl-3-Nitrobenzene is a high-purity halogenated nitroaromatic compound serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring bromine and nitro substituents on a dimethylbenzene core, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This product is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo-nitro aromatic moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing complex azo dyes and organic pigments, leveraging its nitro and bromine groups for color and stability modification.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, or Buchwald-Hartwig amination for carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies in academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Bromo-2,5-Dimethyl-3-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	52415-03-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	230.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-1-bromo-2,5-dimethylbenzene; 2,5-Dimethyl-1-bromo-3-nitrobenzene; 1-Bromo-2,5-dimethyl-3-nitro-benzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2,5-dimethyl-3-nitro-; 52415-03-9 (CAS); Bromo-dimethyl-nitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2,5-Dimethyl-3-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

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

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