Description

Acetic Acid, Cyano-, 3-Bromopropyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized brominated cyanoacetate ester, a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique bifunctional reactivity, offering both an electrophilic bromoalkyl handle and a nucleophilic cyanoacetate moiety for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of complex heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring bromoalkyl side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers and functional materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules and probes for studying biological mechanisms and drug discovery.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for custom synthesis houses serving the biotechnology and electronics industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic Acid, Cyano-, 3-Bromopropyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	118163-58-9
Molecular Formula	C6H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	206.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromopropyl cyanoacetate; Cyanoacetic Acid 3-Bromopropyl Ester; 3-Bromopropyl 2-cyanoacetate; Bromopropyl cyanoacetate; NSC 405124; Acetic acid, 2-cyano-, 3-bromopropyl ester; Propyl ester, 3-bromo-, cyanoacetate
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Quality Control

Our Acetic Acid, Cyano-, 3-Bromopropyl Ester (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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