CAS 3958-60-9

2-Nitrobenzyl bromide

Description:

2-Nitrobenzyl bromide is an organic compound characterized by its nitro and bromine substituents on a benzene ring. It features a nitro group (-NO2) positioned at the second carbon and a bromine atom (-Br) at the benzyl position, making it a useful intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound is typically a pale yellow to brown liquid or solid, depending on its purity and form. It is known for its reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions, where the bromine atom can be replaced by various nucleophiles. The presence of the electron-withdrawing nitro group enhances the electrophilicity of the benzyl bromide, facilitating these reactions. 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide is also utilized in photochemistry, as it can undergo photolytic cleavage, making it valuable in the development of photoresponsive materials. Safety precautions are necessary when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks if inhaled or ingested, and proper storage conditions should be maintained to prevent degradation.

Formula: C₇H₆BrNO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6BrNO2/c8-5-6-3-1-2-4-7(6)9(10)11/h1-4H,5H2

InChI key: InChIKey=HXBMIQJOSHZCFX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(Br)C1=C(N(=O)=O)C=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-Nitrobenzene
• Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-nitro-
• NSC 95415
• O-Nitrobenayl Bromide
• O-Nitrobenzyl bromide
• Toluene, α-bromo-o-nitro-
• a-Bromo-2-nitrotoluene
• alpha-Bromo-2-nitrotoluene
• o-(Bromomethyl)nitrobenzene
• α-Bromo-o-nitrotoluene
• 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide

2-Nitrobenzyl Bromide

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Formula: C₇H₆BrNO₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White to Light orange to Pale yellow green powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 216.03

Ref: 3B-N0404

2-Nitrobenzyl bromide, 98+%

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2-Nitrobenzyl bromide is used in the preparation of S-2-nitrobenzyl-cysteine by reaction with L-cysteine. It is also used for the introduction of the 2-nitrobenzyl protecting group in organic synthesis. It plays an important role in the production of expectorant agent. Further, it is employed for ca

Formula: C₇H₆BrNO₂

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder, Pale yellow to pale brown

Molecular weight: 216.03

Ref: 02-A13127

2-Nitrobenzyl bromide

CAS: 3958-60-9

Formula: C₇H₆BrNO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 216.0320

Ref: IN-DA0033EW

2-Nitrobenzyl bromide

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Formula: C₇H₆BrNO₂

Molecular weight: 216.04

Ref: 7W-GK7480

2-Nitrobenzyl bromide

CAS: 3958-60-9

2-Nitrobenzyl bromide

Formula: C₇H₆BrNO₂

Purity: >97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 216.03204

Ref: 54-OR43609

Rizatriptan Impurity 7

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Formula: C₇H₆BrNO₂

Molecular weight: 216.03

Ref: 4Z-R-1225

2-Nitrobenzyl bromide

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1-(Bromomethyl)-2-nitrobenzene

Formula: C₇H₆BrNO₂

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 216.03

Ref: IN-DG4523

2-Nitrobenzyl bromide

CAS: 3958-60-9

Formula: C₇H₆BrNO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid, Crystalline

Molecular weight: 216.034

Ref: 10-F002679

1-(Bromomethyl)-2-nitrobenzene

Controlled Product

CAS: 3958-60-9

Applications 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-nitrobenzene is a reagent used in the synthesis of 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives possessing a benzotriazole moiety leading to anticancer activity. Also used in the preparation of antifungal triazole derivatives.
References Zhang, S. et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 21, 3723 (2013); Yu, S. et al.: Arch. Pharm. Res., 36, 1215 (2013);

Formula: C₇H₆BrNO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 216.03

Ref: TR-B685690