Description

3,5-Dibromo-4-Methylbenzonitrile is a high-purity halogenated aromatic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dibromo-methyl substitution pattern is crucial for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of high-performance polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for creating novel chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on exploring new reactions and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dibromo-4-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	116596-20-4
Molecular Formula	C8H5Br2N
Molecular Weight	274.94 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-3,5-dibromobenzonitrile; 3,5-Dibromo-p-tolunitrile; 3,5-Dibromo-4-methylbenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3,5-dibromo-4-methyl-; p-Tolunitrile, 3,5-dibromo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dibromo-4-Methylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and traceability.

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 bases, and sources of ignition.

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	≤20 ppm

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