Description

Bromomalononitrile is a versatile and highly reactive brominated building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both cyano and bromo functional groups, facilitating the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heterocycles, such as pyrazoles and pyrimidines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its reactive sites allow for the creation of novel bioactive molecules.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers, resins, and high-performance materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and methodologies, particularly in cycloaddition and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments due to its ability to form conjugated systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromomalononitrile
CAS No.	1885-22-9
Molecular Formula	C3BrN2
Molecular Weight	148.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromomalonodinitrile; Bromopropanedinitrile; 2-Bromomalononitrile; Bromo-propanedinitrile; Propanedinitrile, bromo-; Malononitrile, bromo-; Bromomalonic acid dinitrile
EINECS	217-534-8

Quality Control

Our Bromomalononitrile is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	82 - 86 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.