Description

1-Bromo-4,5-Dimethyl-2-Nitrobenzene is a high-purity halogenated nitroaromatic compound serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive bromine substituent adjacent to a nitro group on a dimethylated benzene ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring specific halogenated aromatic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the nitro and bromo groups are pivotal for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for creating complex azo dyes and other colored compounds with enhanced stability and properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations, enabling carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing molecular libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4,5-Dimethyl-2-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	53938-24-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	230.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dimethyl-2-nitro-1-bromobenzene; 2-Nitro-4,5-dimethylbromobenzene; 1-Bromo-4,5-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene; 4-Bromo-1,2-dimethyl-5-nitrobenzene; 2-Bromo-4,5-dimethylnitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-4,5-dimethyl-2-nitro-; 4,5-Dimethyl-1-bromo-2-nitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4,5-Dimethyl-2-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

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

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