Description

1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3-Nitro-Benzene is a versatile halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a bromo-methoxy-nitrobenzene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing complex azo dyes and other colored compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3-Nitro-Benzene
CAS No.	876861-32-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	232.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-Nitroanisole; 3-Nitro-2-Bromoanisole; 1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzene; 2-Methoxy-6-Nitrobromobenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-methoxy-3-nitro-; 2-Bromo-6-nitro-1-methoxybenzene; 2-Methoxy-3-nitro-1-bromobenzene; 2-Bromo-6-nitroanisole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-3-Nitro-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or opaque to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.