Description

2,6-Dichloro-3-Nitrobenzyl Bromide is a versatile and highly functionalized benzyl bromide derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its reactive bromomethyl and nitro groups, which enable precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those containing substituted benzyl or aryl ether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichloro-nitrobenzyl structure is pharmacologically active.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce functionalized benzyl groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and labeled compounds for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichloro-3-Nitrobenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	83141-02-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrCl2NO2
Molecular Weight	285.92 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-dichloro-3-nitrobenzene; 2,6-Dichloro-3-nitrobenzyl bromide; (2,6-Dichloro-3-nitrophenyl)methyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2,6-dichloro-3-nitro-; α-Bromo-2,6-dichloro-3-nitrotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichloro-3-Nitrobenzyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from moisture and direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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