Description

1-Bromo-3,5-Dinitro-Benzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitro compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its bromine and nitro groups, which enable selective substitution reactions and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a halogenated nitrobenzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its reactive nitro and bromine substituents.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers where electron-withdrawing groups are required.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An important substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and as a standard in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3,5-Dinitro-Benzene
CAS No.	63460-06-0
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrN2O4
Molecular Weight	247.00 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitrobromobenzene; 3,5-Dinitro-1-bromobenzene; 1-Bromo-3,5-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-3,5-dinitro-; Bromo-3,5-dinitrobenzene; NSC 404087; 3,5-DNB-Br
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3,5-Dinitro-Benzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92°C - 96°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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