Description

2,3-Dibromopropionitrile is a versatile brominated nitrile compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual reactive sites, enabling its use as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for product development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing bromine or cyano functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dibromo moiety introduces specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cyclization reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a linker in polymer chemistry due to its reactive bromine atoms and nitrile group.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of flame retardants, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dibromopropionitrile
CAS No.	4554-16-9
Molecular Formula	C3H3Br2N
Molecular Weight	212.87 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dibromopropanenitrile; 2,3-Dibromopropiononitrile; 3-Bromo-2-bromomethylpropionitrile; NSC 401986; Propanenitrile, 2,3-dibromo-; α,β-Dibromopropionitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dibromopropionitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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