Description

2-Bromo-5-Methyl-4-Nitroanisole is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic nitro compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in providing a reliable and consistent source of this specialized intermediate, enabling precise chemical transformations for research and industrial-scale production. This product is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical researchers, and material scientists engaged in developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated nitrobenzene scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive bromo and nitro functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex colorants and pigments due to its nitro-substituted anisole structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution for constructing diverse chemical libraries.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A standard reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Methyl-4-Nitroanisole
CAS No.	861076-28-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO3
Molecular Weight	246.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzene; 4-Methyl-2-bromo-5-nitroanisole; 2-Bromo-4-methyl-5-nitroanisole; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-methoxy-4-methyl-5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-2-bromo-4-methylanisole; 2-Methoxy-5-methyl-4-nitrobenzyl bromide (related); Anisole, 2-bromo-5-methyl-4-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Methyl-4-Nitroanisole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place 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	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.