Description

3-Bromophenylacetonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive cyano group and a bromine substituent on the phenyl ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a bromo-substituted phenyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine atom facilitates further coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: A building block for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & R&D: Widely used in university and industrial research laboratories for method development and exploratory synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromophenylacetonitrile
CAS No.	31938-07-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrN
Molecular Weight	196.05 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Bromophenyl)acetonitrile; 2-(3-Bromophenyl)acetonitrile; m-Bromophenylacetonitrile; 3-Bromobenzyl cyanide; (m-Bromophenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Bromobenzeneacetonitrile; 3-Bromo-α-tolunitrile
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromophenylacetonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP standards for pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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