Description

2-(5-Bromo-4-Chloro-2-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic nitrile building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique halogenated nitroaromatic structure, which provides multiple reactive sites for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogen and nitro functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex, color-fast dyes and organic pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Sonogashira, or Buchwald-Hartwig amination due to the bromo substituent.
• Nitro-Reduction Studies: Used in catalytic hydrogenation or other reduction methodologies to produce valuable amino-substituted intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(5-Bromo-4-Chloro-2-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	1260783-57-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrClN2O2
Molecular Weight	275.49 g/mol
Synonyms	(5-Bromo-4-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile; 2-(5-Bromo-4-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)ethanenitrile; 5-Bromo-4-chloro-2-nitrophenylacetonitrile; α-(5-Bromo-4-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile; 1260783-57-0; Bromochloro Nitrophenyl Acetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(5-Bromo-4-Chloro-2-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.