Description

4-Bromo-2,6-Dinitrobenzonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic nitrile derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and nitro substituents, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen and nitro groups for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing complex azo dyes and high-performance pigments requiring specific color fastness and stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) for introducing the bromo-aryl moiety into more complex structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,6-Dinitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	1272756-27-0
Molecular Formula	C7H2BrN3O4
Molecular Weight	272.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dinitro-4-bromobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-bromo-2,6-dinitro-; 4-Bromo-2,6-dinitrobenzonitrile; 4-Bromo-2,6-dinitro-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Bromo-2,6-Dinitrobenzonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.