Description

2-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its bromo and nitro functional groups, which enable selective substitution reactions for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: A starting material for synthesizing organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological studies and for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	84459-32-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrNO3
Molecular Weight	230.02 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-bromobenzaldehyde; 2-Bromo-5-nitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-bromo-5-nitro-; 2-Bromo-5-nitro-benzaldehyde; NSC 403119; 84459-32-5; 2-Bromo-5-nitro-benzaldehyd
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is 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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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