Description

3-Bromo-4-Nitroanisole is a versatile halogenated nitroanisole derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a strategically functionalized aromatic core for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in industries focused on active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, specialty chemical manufacturing, and advanced material research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring bromo and nitro functional groups for further derivatization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where its substituted anisole structure is incorporated into active ingredients.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments, contributing to color and lightfastness properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive polymers due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and potential for cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development in Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for the manufacture of other specialty chemicals, including complex ethers and advanced aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Nitroanisole
CAS No.	98447-30-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	232.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene; 2-Methoxy-5-nitrobenzyl bromide; 3-Bromo-4-nitro-1-methoxybenzene; 4-Nitro-3-bromoanisole; Anisole, 3-bromo-4-nitro-; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-methoxy-5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-2-methoxybromobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Nitroanisole is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, GC for residual solvents, and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.