Description

4-Bromo-3-(Bromomethyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromomethyl and a bromo substituent on the benzonitrile core, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive bromine sites for further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for synthesizing specialized aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce brominated aromatic groups into polymer chains to enhance flame retardancy or other physical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create complex biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-(Bromomethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	190197-86-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5Br2N
Molecular Weight	274.94 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Bromomethyl)-4-bromobenzonitrile; 4-Bromo-3-bromomethylbenzonitrile; 2-Bromo-α-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)-; 190197-86-5; 4-Bromo-3-bromomethyl-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-(Bromomethyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.