Description

4-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile benzonitrile derivative and a valuable halogenated aromatic building block. This compound is crucial for organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of complex molecules for advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a key intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce functionalized aromatic moieties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing substituted benzonitrile or phenethylamine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its bromoethyl group enables further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for synthesizing novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) for creating biaryl structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	101860-82-6
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrN
Molecular Weight	210.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Cyanophenyl)ethyl bromide; p-(1-Bromoethyl)benzonitrile; 4-(1-Bromoethyl)benzonitrile; α-Bromo-4-cyanophenylethane; (4-Cyanophenyl)ethyl bromide; 4-Cyanophenethyl bromide; 1-Bromo-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(1-Bromoethyl)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. 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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