Description

3,4-Bis(Dibromomethyl)Benzonitrile is a specialized brominated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring two reactive dibromomethyl groups, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules, particularly as a flame retardant synergist and a building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This high-purity intermediate is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for performance chemical applications.

Application

• Flame Retardant Synergist: A key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced brominated flame retardants for polymers, textiles, and electronic materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its reactive sites for molecular diversification.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A precursor in the production of specialized organic compounds for electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine functionality into polymer chains to alter physical properties like thermal stability and flame resistance.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) for creating complex biaryl structures.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D as a standard or starting material for novel synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Bis(Dibromomethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	19047-19-9
Molecular Formula	C10H6Br4N
Molecular Weight	485.78 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzonitrile; 1,2-Bis(dibromomethyl)-4-cyanobenzene; Benzonitrile, 3,4-bis(dibromomethyl)-; TBBPA-CN derivative; Tetrabromoxylene cyanide derivative; 4-Cyano-1,2-bis(dibromomethyl)benzene; NSC 169102
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Bis(Dibromomethyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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