Description

1,5-Dibromo-2-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzene is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its precise molecular structure, featuring bromine and nitro substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the dibromo-methyl-nitrobenzene scaffold imparts specific bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive materials due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and halogen atoms.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and complex organic pigments where bromine substitution enhances lightfastness and color properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) for creating biaryl and other complex structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and constructing polyfunctionalized benzene derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dibromo-2-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	67365-46-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	294.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1,5-dibromo-3-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-2,6-dibromotoluene; 1,5-Dibromo-2-methyl-3-nitro-benzene; 2,6-Dibromo-3-nitrotoluene; Benzene, 1,5-dibromo-2-methyl-3-nitro-; Toluene, 2,6-dibromo-3-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dibromo-2-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation, to meet the stringent requirements of synthesis and R&D applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

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