Description

1,5-Dibromo-2-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzene is a high-purity, multi-functional halogenated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides multiple reactive sites for selective functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications such as drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of advanced polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing complex aromatic or heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen and nitro groups for further chemical transformations.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to introduce methoxy, nitro, and bromo functionalities into target molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for constructing sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a starting material for synthesizing specialized nitro- and bromo-substituted aromatic dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dibromo-2-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	725241-64-5
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2NO3
Molecular Weight	310.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-1,5-dibromo-3-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-2,6-dibromoanisole; Benzene, 1,5-dibromo-2-methoxy-3-nitro-; 2,6-Dibromo-3-nitroanisole; 1,5-Dibromo-2-methoxy-3-nitro-benzene
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Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dibromo-2-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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