Description

Dibromoacetonitrile is a halogenated nitrile compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and chemical research. Its high reactivity, particularly as an electrophile and a versatile building block, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. Dibromoacetonitrile CAS NO 3252-43-5 is supplied with stringent quality control to ensure consistency and reliability for critical applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a versatile electrophile and building block in organic synthesis for novel compound libraries.
• Material Science: Employed in the modification of polymers and the creation of specialty chemicals with specific functional properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in modifying biomolecules due to its reactive bromine atoms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibromoacetonitrile
CAS No.	3252-43-5
Molecular Formula	C2HBr2N
Molecular Weight	198.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetonitrile, dibromo-; DBN; Dibromocyanomethane; 2,2-Dibromoacetonitrile; Bromochloracetonitrile (related); DBAN; NSC 401696; α,α-Dibromoacetonitrile
EINECS	221-848-7

Quality Control

Our Dibromoacetonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC, identification by FT-IR, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.3 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.54

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