Description

2-Bromomethyl-1-Methyl-4-Nitro-Benzene is a versatile halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive bromomethyl group and an electron-withdrawing nitro group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and advanced polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Useful in the production of complex nitroaromatic dyes.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophile in various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromomethyl-1-Methyl-4-Nitro-Benzene
CAS No.	98799-27-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	230.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2-bromomethyl-4-nitrobenzene; 2-(Bromomethyl)-1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 4-Nitro-o-xylene α-bromide; α-Bromo-4-nitro-o-xylene; 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzyl bromide; (2-Methyl-5-nitrophenyl)methyl bromide; 5-Nitro-2-methylbenzyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromomethyl-1-Methyl-4-Nitro-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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