Description

3-Butenenitrile, 3-Bromo-2-Oxo- is a specialized brominated nitrile derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive nitrile and a bromo-oxo moiety, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the reactive bromine atom.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting material for creating molecular probes to study enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Butenenitrile, 3-Bromo-2-Oxo-
CAS No.	157196-76-4
Molecular Formula	C4H4BrNO
Molecular Weight	162.00 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2-oxobut-3-enenitrile; 3-Bromo-2-oxo-3-butenenitrile; 2-Oxo-3-bromo-3-butenenitrile; (3-Bromo-2-oxobut-3-en-1-ylidene)amine; 3-Butenenitrile, 3-bromo-2-oxo-; Bromooxobutene nitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Butenenitrile, 3-Bromo-2-Oxo- is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to amber liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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