Description

Benzenemethanol, 2-Bromo-6-Nitro- is a specialized aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Industries that require this chemical include fine chemical manufacturers, contract research organizations (CROs), and academic research institutions focused on medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with bromo- and nitro-substituted aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and optimization of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive functional groups.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complex ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the research and production of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its chromophoric nitro group.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanol, 2-Bromo-6-Nitro-
CAS No.	861106-91-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	232.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-nitrobenzyl alcohol; (2-Bromo-6-nitrophenyl)methanol; 2-Bromo-6-nitrobenzenemethanol; α-Bromo-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol; Benzyl alcohol, 2-bromo-6-nitro-; 861106-91-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzenemethanol, 2-Bromo-6-Nitro- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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	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%

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