Description

4-(3-Bromophenoxy)Benzonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile compound, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromophenoxy group and a benzonitrile moiety, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or acting as kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogen and ether functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel organic electronic materials due to its rigid, aromatic structure and polar nitrile group.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of high-performance engineering plastics and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce complex aryl ether fragments.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories for method development and quality control as a certified reference material.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Bromophenoxy)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	155866-71-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈BrNO
Molecular Weight	274.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Bromophenoxy)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-(3-bromophenoxy)-; 3-Bromo-4'-cyanodiphenyl ether; 4-Cyano-3'-bromodiphenyl ether; 1-Bromo-3-(4-cyanophenoxy)benzene; p-(m-Bromophenoxy)benzonitrile; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile, 3'-bromo-3-oxy-; (3-Bromophenoxy)(4-cyanophenyl)methane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(3-Bromophenoxy)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes data from techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and process development applications.

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). 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	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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