3-Bromonitrobenzene (m-Bromonitrobenzene) is an important halogenated nitroaromatic compound widely used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. It features a melting point of 54-56°C and boiling point of 256°C (lit.) with a density of 1.70 g/cm³. The compound is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and ether but insoluble in water. Storage should be in tightly closed containers at room temperature, protected from light. Safety precautions are required due to its toxic and irritating properties (GHS Category 2), including proper ventilation and protective equipment during handling. Its bromo and nitro functional groups make it valuable for various electrophilic substitution and reduction reactions in organic synthesis.
