Description

Methane, Tribromonitroso- CAS NO 68842-05-7 is a specialized brominated nitroso compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and research chemistry. This chemical serves as a valuable reagent and building block for introducing bromine and nitroso functional groups into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds and studying reaction mechanisms.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring brominated or nitroso motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a key precursor in developing new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with specific bromine-based activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a versatile reagent for bromination and nitrosation reactions in complex molecule construction.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with unique properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting material for creating probes that study biological processes involving nitroso compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical tool for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methane, Tribromonitroso-
CAS No.	68842-05-7
Molecular Formula	CBr3NO
Molecular Weight	297.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Tribromonitrosomethane; Nitrosotribromomethane; Tribromonitromethane (related); Bromopicrin (related compound); Tribromomethane, nitroso-; CBr3NO; NSC 84263
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methane, Tribromonitroso- is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (HPLC), identification (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be performed under appropriate conditions to minimize decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 90.0%
Melting Point / Boiling Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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