Description

Methyl 2-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its versatile reactivity, particularly in electrophilic aromatic substitution and esterification reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing active ingredients and functional chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing substituted benzoate or nitroaromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, heterocycles, and in methodology development.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and colorants due to its nitro and ester functional groups.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	6942-36-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO4
Molecular Weight	260.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-bromo-5-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-5-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl o-bromo-p-nitrobenzoate; 2-Bromo-5-nitro-methylbenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzoate 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.