C7H6BrNO2
216.03 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
2-Bromo-6-nitrotoluene
CAS55289-35-5EC259-566-4
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
2-Bromo-6-nitrotoluene is a brominated and nitrated toluene derivative used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceutical compounds. Its structure contains a halogen substituent and a nitro group on an aromatic ring, which contribute to its reactivity in organic synthesis.
Pharmaceutical intermediateBuilding block for substituted benzene derivatives
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-bromo-2-methyl-3-nitrobenzene
InChIKey
LYTNSGFSAXWBCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC=C1Br)[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms (8)
- 2-Bromo-6-nitrotoluene
- 2-nitro-6-bromo-toluene
- 3-bromo-2-methylnitrobenzene
- 6-Bromo-2-nitrotoluene
- Toluene, 2-bromo-6-nitro-