Description

1-Bromo-2,4-Dimethyl-3,5-Dinitro-Benzene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound that serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and nitro substituents on a dimethylbenzene core, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated nitroaromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its substituents can be further functionalized.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions due to the reactive bromine and nitro groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for the development of specialty polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2,4-Dimethyl-3,5-Dinitro-Benzene
CAS No.	6967-81-3
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrN2O4
Molecular Weight	275.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethyl-1-bromo-3,5-dinitrobenzene; 3,5-Dinitro-1-bromo-2,4-dimethylbenzene; 1-Bromo-2,4-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2,4-dimethyl-3,5-dinitro-; 6967-81-3; 2,4-Dimethyl-3,5-dinitrobromobenzene; 3,5-Dinitro-2,4-dimethylbromobenzene
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Bromo-2,4-Dimethyl-3,5-Dinitro-Benzene adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality management systems and regulatory documentation needs.

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. Due to its nitroaromatic nature, store separately from strong reducing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specified range provided on COA
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.