CAS 349-03-1: 4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzotrifluoride

4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzotrifluoride

4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzotrifluoride is an organic compound that belongs to the group of bromonitrobenzenes. It has been used as a reagent in organic synthesis and chemistry. 4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzotrifluoride has been shown to react with indolocarbazoles, alcohols, and other nucleophiles at the 3-position of the benzene ring. The regioselectivity of this reaction depends on the nature of the nucleophile. This compound also reacts in an electrophilic fashion with electron rich aromatic rings such as phenols, leading to substitution at the ortho position.