4-Bromo-2-nitrobenzaldehyde

CAS NO.：5551-12-2
Empirical Formula: C7H4BrNO3
Molecular Weight: 230.02
MDL number: MFCD00463687
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:23:25

What is 4-Bromo-2-nitrobenzaldehyde?

The Uses of 4-Bromo-2-nitrobenzaldehyde

4-Bromo-2-nitrobenzaldehyde is used along with in the synthesis of Tyrian Purple as a teaching material, from o-Nitrotoluene via 4-Bromo-2-nitrotoluene and 4-Bromo-2-nitrobenzylidene diacetate;Also, it is used as a starting material in the synthesis of heterocyclyl as HDAC3 inhibitors.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 72, p. 5867, 2007 DOI: 10.1021/jo070477u

Properties of 4-Bromo-2-nitrobenzaldehyde

Melting point:	95.0 to 99.0 °C
Boiling point:	334.4±32.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.781±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
solubility	soluble in Methanol
form	powder to crystal
color	Light orange to Yellow to Green
λmax	260nm(CH3CN)(lit.)
CAS DataBase Reference	5551-12-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 4-Bromo-2-nitrobenzaldehyde

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.