Description

3-Bromo-2-(Cyanomethyl)Benzotrifluoride is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic intermediate featuring both bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound is essential for facilitating complex molecular transformations in advanced synthetic chemistry, offering a versatile handle for cross-coupling and functional group interconversion. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated or halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the benzotrifluoride moiety enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its unique electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to construct complex biaryl systems.
• Functional Group Transformation: The cyanomethyl group can be further modified into carboxylic acids, amides, or amines, expanding its utility in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-(Cyanomethyl)Benzotrifluoride
CAS No.	1159512-49-8
Molecular Formula	C9H5BrF3N
Molecular Weight	264.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bromomethyl)-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluonitrile; 3-Bromo-2-(cyanomethyl)-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 2-(Cyanomethyl)-3-bromobenzotrifluoride; 1-Bromo-2-(cyanomethyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; m-Trifluoromethyl-2-bromo-α-cyanotoluene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-(cyanomethyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; (3-Bromo-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-(Cyanomethyl)Benzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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