Description

4-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylbutanenitrile is a high-purity brominated nitrile compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a reactive bromine site and a sterically hindered nitrile group, enabling precise chemical transformations. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a sterically hindered nitrile or bromoalkyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Functional Material Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and other specialty materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up production under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylbutanenitrile
CAS No.	1240955-62-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10BrN
Molecular Weight	176.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2,2-dimethylbutyronitrile; 2,2-Dimethyl-4-bromobutanenitrile; 4-Bromo-2,2-dimethylbutyronitrile; Butanenitrile, 4-bromo-2,2-dimethyl-; 2,2-Dimethyl-4-bromobutyronitrile
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylbutanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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