Description

3-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile benzonitrile derivative featuring a bromoethyl side chain, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive bromine and nitrile functional groups, which allow for selective transformations and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring a substituted benzonitrile core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromoethyl group enables further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers due to its aromatic and polarizable nitrile group.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: A pivotal starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs performing custom synthesis for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	1096159-01-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrN
Molecular Weight	210.07 g/mol
Synonyms	m-(1-Bromoethyl)benzonitrile; 1-(3-Cyanophenyl)ethyl bromide; 3-(1-Bromoethyl)benzonitrile; (1-Bromoethyl)-3-cyanobenzene; 3-Cyanophenylethyl bromide; α-Bromoethylbenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-(1-bromoethyl)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 3.0%

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