Description

4-Bromo-2,2-Diphenylbutyronitrile is a versatile brominated nitrile compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive bromine atom and a nitrile group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a diphenylacetonitrile core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized phosphine ligands or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in catalysis research.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce complex moieties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied to analytical laboratories for method development and quality control testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,2-Diphenylbutyronitrile
CAS No.	39186-58-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₄BrN
Molecular Weight	296.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2,2-diphenylbutanenitrile; α-(2-Bromoethyl)-α-phenylbenzeneacetonitrile; 2,2-Diphenyl-4-bromobutyronitrile; Butyronitrile, 4-bromo-2,2-diphenyl-; Benzeneacetonitrile, α-(2-bromoethyl)-α-phenyl-; NSC 163045
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Bromo-2,2-Diphenylbutyronitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

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%

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