Description

6-Bromo-3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzonitrile is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile organic building block. This compound is valued for its bromine and nitrile functional groups, which make it a critical synthon in modern organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring functionalized benzonitrile derivatives.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for methodological studies in halogenation, cyanation, and aromatic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	1420537-63-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	226.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5-Methoxy-6-Methylbenzonitrile; 3-Methoxy-2-methyl-6-bromobenzonitrile; 6-Bromo-3-methoxy-o-tolunitrile; 2-Methyl-3-methoxy-6-bromobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 6-bromo-3-methoxy-2-methyl-; (6-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. The compound is light-sensitive; store away from light.

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%
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.