Description

3-Bromo-2-Methylacrylonitrile is a versatile halogenated acrylonitrile derivative that serves as a key reactive intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the presence of both a reactive bromine atom and an activated nitrile group, enabling it to participate in a variety of coupling and polymerization reactions. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the introduction of a cyano-vinyl bromide moiety for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific activity profiles.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers, including resins and materials with tailored properties like flame retardancy or specific reactivity.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways, such as palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki).
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing novel ligands or modifying existing catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science: A precursor for advanced materials, including liquid crystals or organic semiconductors, where its molecular structure can influence electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Methylacrylonitrile
CAS No.	28976-77-4
Molecular Formula	C4H4BrN
Molecular Weight	146.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-bromoacrylonitrile; 3-Bromo-2-methyl-2-propenenitrile; (E/Z)-3-Bromo-2-methylacrylonitrile; 2-Propenenitrile, 3-bromo-2-methyl-; Bromomethylacrylonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-Methylacrylonitrile is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content	≤ 0.5%

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