Description

Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-Bromo-α-(Diphenylmethylene)- is a specialized brominated nitrile derivative featuring a diphenylmethylene group, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound is crucial for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring bromo-substituted aromatic or diphenylmethylene motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers due to its conjugated system and functional groups.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme inhibition.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for fine chemical manufacturers offering bespoke synthesis services to the life sciences industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-Bromo-α-(Diphenylmethylene)-
CAS No.	288105-06-6
Molecular Formula	C21H14BrN
Molecular Weight	360.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-α-(diphenylmethylene)benzeneacetonitrile; 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-2,2-diphenylacetonitrile; (4-Bromophenyl)(diphenyl)acetonitrile; α-(4-Bromophenyl)-α-phenylbenzenepropanenitrile; 4-Bromo-α,α-diphenylbenzeneacetonitrile; 4-Bromobenzhydryl cyanide; (4-Bromophenyl)diphenylacetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-Bromo-α-(Diphenylmethylene)- is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support development projects requiring material for regulatory filings.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

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%

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