Description

1-Bromo-4-(Methylsulphonyl)-2-Nitrobenzene is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring bromo, methylsulfonyl, and nitro substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfone or nitroaromatic motifs for biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its halogen and electron-withdrawing groups are crucial for efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized azo dyes and pigments with enhanced color fastness and stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry in exploring new reaction pathways and synthesizing compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-(Methylsulphonyl)-2-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	94832-06-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO4S
Molecular Weight	280.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzenesulfonylmethane; 2-Nitro-4-bromophenyl methyl sulfone; 1-Bromo-4-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzene; 4-Bromo-3-nitrophenyl methyl sulphone; Methyl 4-bromo-3-nitrophenyl sulfone; p-Bromo-m-nitrophenyl methyl sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-(Methylsulphonyl)-2-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.