Description

3-Bromo-5-Nitrotoluene is a versatile halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and nitro substituents on a toluene backbone, makes it a valuable electrophile for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted toluene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromo and nitro groups enable further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Nitrotoluene
CAS No.	52488-28-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-methyl-5-nitrobenzene; 3-Methyl-5-nitrobenzyl bromide; 5-Nitro-3-bromotoluene; Toluene, 3-bromo-5-nitro-; 3-Bromo-5-methylnitrobenzene; 3-Bromo-5-nitrotoluol
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Nitrotoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	65 - 68 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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