Description

4-Bromo-3-Dibromomethyl-Benzonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring multiple bromine substituents, makes it a valuable building block for introducing bromine atoms and the benzonitrile moiety into more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring brominated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organic synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where bromine atoms facilitate further functionalization.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags due to the reactivity of the bromomethyl and nitrile groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Dibromomethyl-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	160313-49-5
Molecular Formula	C8H4Br3N
Molecular Weight	353.84 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Dibromomethyl)-4-bromobenzonitrile; 4-Bromo-3-(dibromomethyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-bromo-3-(dibromomethyl)-; 1-Bromo-2-(dibromomethyl)-4-cyanobenzene; 2-(Dibromomethyl)-5-cyanobenzyl bromide; 4-Bromo-α,α-dibromo-m-toluonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-Dibromomethyl-Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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