Description

5-Bromo-2-Ethoxy-Benzonitrile is a versatile benzonitrile derivative and a valuable halogenated aromatic building block. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bromo and ethoxy substituents for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where its aromatic core and functional groups impart specific properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein functions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Ethoxy-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	279263-03-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	226.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethoxy-5-bromobenzonitrile; 5-Bromo-2-ethoxybenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 5-bromo-2-ethoxy-; 3-Bromo-6-ethoxybenzonitrile; 5-Bromo-o-ethoxybenzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Ethoxy-Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under GMP or ISO-guided conditions.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.