Description

2,5-Dibromoterephthalonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional brominated aromatic nitrile compound, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual reactive sites, enabling precise molecular construction for high-performance materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring bromine-substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Functional Material Development: Integral in the research and production of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical and chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromoterephthalonitrile
CAS No.	18870-11-6
Molecular Formula	C8H2Br2N2
Molecular Weight	285.92 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dicyanobenzene; 2,5-Dibromo-1,4-dicyanobenzene; Terephthalonitrile, 2,5-dibromo-; 2,5-Dibromobenzene-1,4-dicarbonitrile; 2,5-Dibromodicyanobenzene; 2,5-Dibromo-1,4-benzenedicarbonitrile; 2,5-Dibromoterephthalic Acid Dinitrile; 2,5-Dibromoterephthalodinitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromoterephthalonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent batch-to-batch quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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