2-Bromo-5-nitrobenzaldehyde

• CAT Number: R023895
• CAS Number: 20357-20-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H4BrNO3
• Molecular Weight: 230.017
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-​Bromo-​2-​nitrobenzaldehyde; NSC 107452
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-2-nitrobenzaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4BrNO3/c8-6-1-2-7(9(11)12)5(3-6)4-10/h1-4H
• InChIKey: UFRVBZVJVRHSNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1Br)C=O)[N+](=O)[O-]

2-Bromo-5-nitrobenzaldehyde is an aromatic compound featuring both a bromine atom and a nitro group at the 2nd and 5th positions of a benzaldehyde ring. This compound is of interest in organic synthesis due to its reactive aldehyde, bromine, and nitro functional groups, making it a valuable intermediate for creating more complex molecules. It is commonly used in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes, and researchers explore its potential in various cross-coupling and substitution reactions for further functionalization.