Description

4-Bromo-2-Isopropylbenzonitrile is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitrile building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a nitrile group on an isopropylbenzene core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzonitrile scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine atom offers a site for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for the creation of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and polymers with specific electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Isopropylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	1349717-06-1
Molecular Formula	C10H10BrN
Molecular Weight	224.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isopropyl-4-bromobenzonitrile; 4-Bromo-2-(1-methylethyl)benzonitrile; 4-Bromo-2-isopropylbenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-bromo-2-(1-methylethyl)-; 1349717-06-1; 4-Bromo-2-isopropyl-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Isopropylbenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production 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 flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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