Description

Methyl 3-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity organic building block characterized by its bromo and nitro functional groups on a benzoate ester core. This compound is essential for facilitating complex molecular synthesis, offering precise reactivity for constructing advanced chemical architectures. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a halogenated nitroaromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and optimization of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile building block for Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions, as well as nucleophilic aromatic substitution, in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the research and production of complex organic dyes and colorants due to its nitro-aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	6307-87-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO4
Molecular Weight	260.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-bromo-5-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-5-nitro-, methyl ester; 3-Bromo-5-nitro-methylbenzoate; Methyl m-bromo-5-nitrobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive 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 with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.