Description

2-Bromo-6-Methoxybenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile building block featuring both bromine and methoxy substituents, enabling precise synthetic modifications. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of advanced pharmaceutical agents and functional organic materials. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials due to its electron-withdrawing nitrile group.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Methoxybenzonitrile
CAS No.	1245647-50-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	212.05 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methoxy-2-bromobenzonitrile; 2-Bromo-6-methoxybenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-bromo-6-methoxy-; (2-Bromo-6-methoxyphenyl)cyanide; 2-Bromo-6-methoxy-phenyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Bromo-6-Methoxybenzonitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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