Description

3-Bromo-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organic building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for its versatile reactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing substituted benzoic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its nitro and bromo functional groups for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to create complex aromatic compounds for material science.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its nitro-aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in academic and industrial research to develop new chelating ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	872279-35-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO4
Molecular Weight	274.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Bromo-2-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-bromo-2-nitro-, ethyl ester; 3-Bromo-2-nitrobenzoic acid ethyl ester; 872279-35-1; Ethyl 3-bromo-2-nitrobenzoate; 2-Nitro-3-bromobenzoic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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 material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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