2-Nitrobenzyl bromide

Name: 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050190

About 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide, a nitrogen-functional building block registered under CAS number 3958-60-9. Formula C7H6BrNO2, molecular weight 216.03 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-(bromomethyl)-2-nitrobenzene. Common synonyms include o-Nitrobenzyl bromide and alpha-Bromo-2-nitrotoluene.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, dye and pigment intermediates and heterocycle construction. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Dye & pigment intermediates
Heterocycle construction

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Nitrobenzyl bromide
Catalogue No.	VQ-050190
CAS Number	3958-60-9
IUPAC name	1-(bromomethyl)-2-nitrobenzene
Molecular formula	C₇H₆BrNO₂
Molecular weight	216.03 g/mol
Exact mass	214.9582
InChIKey	HXBMIQJOSHZCFX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CBr)[N+](=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	77569

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	45.8 Å²
Synonyms	o-Nitrobenzyl bromide, alpha-Bromo-2-nitrotoluene, 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-nitro-benzene, Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-nitro-, 2-(Bromomethyl)nitrobenzene, Benzene, bromomethylnitro-, 1-Bromomethyl-2-nitrobenzene, o-nitrobenzylbromide, ortho-nitrobenzylbromide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide is 3958-60-9. It is also known as o-Nitrobenzyl bromide, alpha-Bromo-2-nitrotoluene, 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-nitro-benzene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide?

2-Nitrobenzyl bromide has the molecular formula C7H6BrNO2 and a molecular weight of 216.03 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(bromomethyl)-2-nitrobenzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide can I order?

We supply 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Nitrobenzyl bromide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.