Description

2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Acetonitrile is a versatile brominated aromatic nitrile building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high precision and functional group tolerance. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and crop protection agent development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing phenoxy and nitrile functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	39489-67-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	212.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromophenoxyacetonitrile; (4-Bromophenoxy)acetonitrile; p-Bromophenoxyacetonitrile; Acetonitrile, 2-(4-bromophenoxy)-; 2-(p-Bromophenoxy)acetonitrile; 39489-67-3; NSC 163081
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which include data from HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant techniques. Our quality commitment supports your regulatory and research requirements.

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 strong oxidizers, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

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.