Description

4-Bromo-2-tert-Butyl-1-Nitrobenzene is a high-purity, synthetically valuable halogenated nitroaromatic compound. This chemical serves as a critical advanced intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for applications in catalyst development and the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive halogen and nitro functional groups.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials where its bulky tert-butyl group can influence material properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complex ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of specialized dyes and pigments, leveraging the nitro and bromo substituents for color and stability modification.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting fundamental organic synthesis and methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-tert-Butyl-1-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	923547-56-2
Molecular Formula	C10H12BrNO2
Molecular Weight	258.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-tert-butyl-2-nitrobenzene; 2-tert-Butyl-4-bromonitrobenzene; 4-Bromo-2-(tert-butyl)nitrobenzene; 4-Bromo-2-tert-butylnitrobenzene; Benzene, 4-bromo-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-nitro-; 4-Bromo-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-nitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Bromo-2-tert-Butyl-1-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under a cGMP-compliant quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products meet stringent in-house specifications developed for research and commercial-scale applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 closed and stored in a dry environment.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
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.