1-Bromo-2-fluoro-3-nitrobenzene

1-Bromo-2-fluoro-3-nitrobenzene is a synthetic chemical that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various dyes. It can be obtained by the diazotization of acetyl nitrite and acetonitrile, followed by acetylation with acetic anhydride and hydrolysis with sodium hydroxide. The bromoaniline formed after this reaction is then converted to 1-bromo-2-fluoro-3-nitrobenzene by refluxing it with nitric acid. This chemical can also be synthesized from bromines and chloride in the presence of a diazo salt. It reacts with fluoride or halogens to produce fluorobenzene derivatives, which are used as intermediates for other organic compounds.