Description

Benzeneacetonitrile, 2-Bromo-α,α-Dimethyl-4-Nitro- is a specialized brominated and nitrated benzeneacetonitrile derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and nitro substituents on a dimethyl-substituted acetonitrile core, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. 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: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing specific receptor-binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive bromo and nitro groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the creation of tagged molecules or activity-based probes for studying enzymatic function and biological pathways.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it a suitable substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Nitro Group Reduction & Functionalization: The nitro group can be selectively reduced to an amine, enabling further derivatization into amides, sulfonamides, or heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneacetonitrile, 2-Bromo-α,α-Dimethyl-4-Nitro-
CAS No.	1067192-68-0
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	269.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-α,α-dimethyl-4-nitrobenzeneacetonitrile; (2-Bromo-4-nitrophenyl)(2-cyano-2-propyl)methane; 2-(2-Bromo-4-nitrophenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile; α-(2-Bromo-4-nitrophenyl)isobutyronitrile; 4-Nitro-2-bromo-α,α-dimethylbenzeneacetonitrile; 2-Bromo-α,α-dimethyl-p-nitrobenzeneacetonitrile
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzeneacetonitrile, 2-Bromo-α,α-Dimethyl-4-Nitro- adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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