Description

5-Bromo-2-Methoxyaniline is a versatile aromatic amine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, which allow for selective chemical modifications to create complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and dyestuff industries who require high-purity, reliable starting materials for their development and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific bromine and methoxy substitutions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its aniline core for bioactive molecule construction.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a crucial intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants, where the bromine atom can influence color fastness and hue.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic structure and reactive sites.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, such as Buchwald-Hartwig amination, and other palladium-catalyzed processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Methoxyaniline
CAS No.	6358-77-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	202.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-4-bromoanisole; 4-Bromo-2-aminoanisole; 5-Bromo-o-anisidine; 2-Methoxy-5-bromoaniline; 5-Bromo-2-methoxybenzenamine; 4-Bromo-2-methoxyaniline; 5-Bromo-2-anisidine; Benzenamine, 5-bromo-2-methoxy-
EINECS	228-770-7

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Methoxyaniline 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. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68°C - 72°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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