Description

3-Bromomethyl-4-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive bromomethyl and nitro substituents, which enable its use as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a functionalized benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromomethyl-4-Nitro-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	916791-27-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrNO4
Molecular Weight	272.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-(bromomethyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(bromomethyl)-4-nitro-; 3-(Bromomethyl)-4-nitrobenzoic acid; 3-Bromomethyl-4-nitrobenzoic acid; 916791-27-0; 4-Nitro-3-bromomethylbenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromomethyl-4-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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