3bromonitrobenzene

3-Bromonitrobenzene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H4BrNO2. It is a substituted benzene ring where a bromine atom and a nitro group are attached to the meta positions (positions 1 and 3) relative to each other. It appears as a crystalline solid and is typically yellow in color. The compound is soluble in many organic solvents but has low solubility in water.

This chemical is often synthesized through the electrophilic aromatic substitution of nitrobenzene with bromine, or by the nitration of bromobenzene. The specific reaction conditions determine the yield and purity of the 3-bromonitrobenzene isomer. It can also be produced by other synthetic routes involving modifications of benzene derivatives.

3-Bromonitrobenzene serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds. Its bromine atom can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions, and the nitro group can be reduced to an amine. This dual functionality makes it a valuable building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. For instance, it can be used to create aniline derivatives or other complex aromatic structures through further chemical transformations. Its properties and reactivity are well-studied in organic chemistry.