Description

2-Bromo-4-Nitrotoluene is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and nitro substituents on a toluene backbone, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromonitrotoluene moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions to introduce functional groups.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new chemical entities.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Nitrotoluene
CAS No.	7745-93-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-methyl-5-nitrobenzene; 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzyl bromide; 4-Nitro-2-bromotoluene; 2-Bromo-4-methylnitrobenzene; o-Bromo-p-nitrotoluene; Toluene, 2-bromo-4-nitro-; 5-Nitro-2-bromotoluene
EINECS	231-808-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Nitrotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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 amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	73 - 77 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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