Description

1-Bromo-3-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring bromine, methoxy, and nitro substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted nitrobenzene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its halogen and nitro groups enable further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments due to its aromatic nitro compound properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it a suitable substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form biaryl structures.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings as a standard reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	500298-30-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	232.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-3-bromoanisole; 3-Bromo-2-nitroanisole; 3-Methoxy-2-nitrobenzene bromide; 1-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-nitro-benzene; 2-Bromo-6-nitroanisole; Benzene, 1-bromo-3-methoxy-2-nitro-; (3-Methoxy-2-nitrophenyl)bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

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, handling and transfer should be minimized under direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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.