Description

4-Cyanobenzyl Bromide is a versatile and high-value organic building block, primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive benzyl bromide group and a cyano substituent, makes it essential for constructing pharmacophores and advanced materials. This compound is particularly critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-purity intermediates for their synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds containing benzylic or aryl nitrile functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the cyanobenzyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional resins.
• Peptide Modification & Bioconjugation: The reactive bromide allows for alkylation reactions, useful in modifying peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for introducing the 4-cyanobenzyl group into target molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyanobenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	17201-43-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrN
Molecular Weight	196.05 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Bromo-4-cyanotoluene; p-Cyanobenzyl Bromide; 4-(Bromomethyl)benzonitrile; (4-Cyanophenyl)methyl Bromide; p-Cyanobenzyl Bromide; 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-cyanobenzene; 4-Cyanobenzylbromide; Bromomethyl-4-cyanobenzene
EINECS	241-245-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyanobenzyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC/GC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is supplied with each shipment. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0% (min.)
Melting Point	95°C - 100°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.